1Without prejudice to the provisions of section 38 of the [1889 c. 63.] Interpretation Act 1889 (which relates to the effect of repeals), nothing in any repeal made by this Act shall affect any application made, proceeding begun, order made or deemed to have been made, or direction given or deemed to have been given, under any enactment repealed by this Act, and subject to the provisions of this Act—
(a)every such application or proceeding which is pending at the commencement of this Act shall have effect as if made or begun under the corresponding provision of this Act; and
(b)every such order or direction shall, if in force at the commencement of this Act, continue in force.