6.—(1) This article applies to any functions or rights which were exercisable by or liabilities which were enforceable against former Councils on or before the transfer date.
(2) The new Councils have the benefit of any function exercisable by or any right enforceable by those former Councils which operated on or before the transfer date within the Community Health Council area or part thereof of a new Council.
(3) A new Council must take responsibility for any liability enforceable against those former Councils which operated on or before the transfer date within the Community Health Council area or part thereof of a new Council.