20. In section 6 of the 1967 Act (functions as to grant of licences), the following provisions (which relate to services to be provided under the licence) shall cease to have effect—
(a)in subsection (1)—
(i)the words “have regard to the interests of persons likely to use the service to be provided under the licence and those of persons holding other road service licences, and” and the word “shall” in the second place where it occurs;
(ii)paragraphs (a), (b), (h) and (i);
(b)subsections (2) and (3) (role of General Consumer Council and representations by others).