5. The amendments made by paragraph 9(3) and (5) of Schedule 2 to the Measure do not have effect in relation to a vacancy in a benefice of which the designated officer has, prior to the commencement date, given notice under section 7(4) of the 1986 Measure (and the notice is not deemed to have been revoked by virtue of section 88(b) of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011).