5(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to any direction given under section 7(1) of the 2006 Act to a Special Health Authority which has effect immediately before section 21 is commenced.
(2)The direction continues to have effect on and after the commencement of that section as if given under section 7(1) of the 2006 Act (as amended by section 21).
(3)The amendment made by section 21(6) does not affect—
(a)the validity of any direction made by an instrument in writing which continues to have effect by virtue of sub-paragraph (2),
(b)any power to vary such a direction otherwise than for the purpose of directing the Special Health Authority concerned to exercise an additional function, or
(c)any power to revoke such a direction.