Schedule 2paragraph 26, sub-paragraph (4)
111.Paragraph 26(4) repeals section 123(4) and (5) of the 1977 Act. The effect is that the Treasury’s consent is no longer required for the making by the Secretary of State of rules prescribing Patent Office fees or for the determination by the Secretary of State of the remuneration of advisers appointed to assist the comptroller in proceedings under the 1977 Act. Rules prescribing fees will continue to be made by the Secretary of State and be subject to annulment in accordance with a resolution of either House of Parliament.