2.—(1) The sums specified in paragraph (2) below which would but for the provisions of this Order otherwise be payable to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions shall cease to be payable.
(2) The sums referred to in paragraph (1) are the amounts of principal and interest due to the Secretary of State under the terms of agreements dated 29th March 1972 and 1st July 1998 made between him and the Humber Bridge Board pursuant to section 5(3) of the Humber Bridge Act 1971(1) as are more particularly described in the Schedule to this Order.