(1)In sections 63 to 66 of the [1993 c. 34.] Finance Act 1993 (deemed periodic disposal of certain debts), for “the resident company”, wherever occurring, substitute “the creditor company”.
(2)After section 62 of that Act insert—
In sections 63 to 66 below as they apply by virtue of section 61 above—
(a)“the creditor company” means the company identified in subsection (1) of that section as the person entitled to the debt (referred to there as “the resident company”); and
(b)“the commencement date” means 1st April 1993.”.
(3)In section 63 of that Act, omit subsection (12) (meaning of “commencement date”).
(4)The above amendments shall be deemed always to have had effect.
(5)Anything done before the passing of this Act under or by reference to the provisions of sections 63 to 66 of the Finance Act 1993 as originally enacted shall have effect as if done under or by reference to those provisions as amended by this section.