SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Transfer etc. of functions of the Strategic Rail Authority

Part 1Transfer and abolition of functions

Transfer of functions relating to access agreements

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(1)

In sections 17 to 19 of the 1993 Act (access agreements) except in sections 17(4) and 19(7), for “the Authority”, wherever occurring, substitute “ the Secretary of State ”.

(2)

In each of sections 17(4) and 19(7) (references to operating on behalf of SRA)—

(a)

for “Authority”, where first occurring, substitute “ Secretary of State ”;

(b)

for “Authority”, in the second place, substitute “ Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers ”; and

(c)

for “the Authority”, in the third and fourth places, substitute “ him or them ”.

(3)

In section 18(6A)(b) of that Act, for “its” substitute “ his ”.