1Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of subsection (4) of section 36 of the [1971 c. 58.] Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971—
(a)any direction made under that subsection which is in force immediately before the commencement of that repeal shall continue in force; and
(b)any summary cause action for payment which is pending immediately before such commencement shall proceed and be disposed of,
as if this Act had not been passed.