3(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the Commissioners' duties and powers shall cease at the end of the period of three years beginning with the day on which section 202 of this Act comes into force.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order provide for the Commissioners' duties and powers—
(a)to cease at the end of such shorter period; or
(b)to continue for such longer period,
as may be specified in the order.