In section 20 of the M1Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (which relates to the interpretation of provisions of that Act concerning direct labour organisations), after subsection (2) there shall be inserted the following subsection—

“(2A)

Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) above, and without prejudice to subsection (2) above, in the application of this Act to Scotland " construction or maintenance work " in relation to—

(a)

sewage treatment works (within the meaning of the M2Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968); or

(b)

waterworks (within the meaning of the M3Water (Scotland) Act 1980),

does not include works of maintenance (within the meaning of the M4Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970) by a person employed wholly or mainly in connection with such treatment works or as the case may be waterworks.”.