4The Group’s powers of disposal
(1)Without prejudice to any powers conferred on them by or under any other enactment, the Group shall have power to do, in such manner as they think fit, any thing required in pursuance of the disposal programme.
(2)The Group shall not exercise their powers under subsection (1) above in relation to any disposal required in pursuance of the disposal programme except with the consent of the Secretary of State; and such consent may be given either—
(a)generally, in relation to disposals of any description specified in the consent; or
(b)in relation to a particular disposal.
(3)In providing, in exercise of their powers under subsection (1) above, for the disposal of any shares in or other securities of any subsidiary of theirs, the Group may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, provide for employees' share schemes to be established in respect of that subsidiary; and any such scheme may provide for the transfer of shares without consideration.