116.—(1) The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 71(1) (funding of Customers Council), “to such extent as may be approved by the Treasury” is omitted.
(3) In the following provisions, “with the approval of the Treasury” is omitted–
section 83(2) and (3) (finances of new authorities);
paragraphs 9(1)(a) and (2) of Schedule 7 (constitution and proceedings etc. of a new water and sewerage authority); and
paragraphs 7(1)(a) and (2), and 10(4) of Schedule 9 (constitution and proceedings etc. of the Scottish Water and Sewerage Customers Council).
(4) In the following provisions, “with the consent of the Treasury” is omitted–
section 84(1)(b), (2)(a), (4), and (7) (finance and borrowing);
section 85(1) and (4) (guarantees);
section 87(2) (accounts);
paragraphs 10 and 11 of Schedule 7; and
paragraph 8 of Schedule 9.
(5) In the following provisions, “given with the approval of the Treasury” is omitted–
section 84(2)(b);
paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 7; and
paragraph 9(5) of Schedule 9.
(6) In section 84(6)(a), “in such form and manner as the Treasury may direct” is omitted.
(7) In the following provisions, “with such consent” is omitted–
section 84(2)(a); and
section 85(4) (in each place where those words appear).
(8) In the following provisions, “with such approval” is omitted–
paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7; and
paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 9.
(9) In the following provisions, “given with the consent of the Treasury” is omitted–
paragraphs 11 and 12(1) and (2) of Schedule 7; and
paragraph 9(1) and (3) of Schedule 9.