Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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  1. Introductory Text
  2. Part I Disability
    1. 1.Meaning of “disability” and “disabled person”.
    2. 2.Past disabilities.
    3. 3.Guidance.
    1. Meaning of “discrimination” and “harassment”
      1. 3A.Meaning of “discrimination”
      2. 3B.Meaning of “harassment”
      1. 4.Discrimination against applicants and employees.
      2. 4A.Employers: duty to make adjustments
      3. 5.Meaning of “discrimination”
      4. 6.Duty of employer to make adjustments.
      5. 7.Exemption for small businesses.
      1. 4B.Contract workers
      1. 4C.Office-holders: introductory
      2. 4D.Office-holders: discrimination and harassment
      3. 4E.Office-holders: duty to make adjustments
      4. 4F.Office-holders: supplementary
      1. 4G.Occupational pension schemes: non-discrimination rule
      2. 4H.Occupational pension schemes: duty to make adjustments
      3. 4I.Occupational pension schemes: procedure
      4. 4J.Occupational pension schemes: remedies
      5. 4K.Occupational pension schemes: supplementary
      1. 6A.Partnerships: discrimination and harassment
      2. 6B.Partnerships: duty to make adjustments
      3. 6C.Partnerships: supplementary
      1. 7A.Barristers: discrimination and harassment
      2. 7B.Barristers: duty to make adjustments
      3. 7C.Advocates: discrimination and harassment
      4. 7D.Advocates: duty to make adjustments
      1. 8.Enforcement, remedies and procedure.
      2. 9.Validity of certain agreements.
      3. 10.Charities and support for particular groups of persons.
      4. 11.Advertisements suggesting that employers will discriminate against disabled persons
      1. 12.Discrimination against contract workers.
      2. 15.Appeal against refusal of exemption certificate.
      1. 13.Trade organisations: discrimination and harassment
      2. 14.Trade organisations: duty to make adjustments
      3. 14A.Qualifications bodies: discrimination and harassment
      4. 14B.Qualifications bodies: duty to make adjustments
      1. 14C.Practical work experience: discrimination and harassment
      2. 14D.Practical work experience: duty to make adjustments
      1. 15A.Interpretation of sections 15B and 15C
      2. 15B.Authorities and their members: discrimination and harassment
      3. 15C.Authorities and their members: duty to make adjustments
      1. 16.Alterations to premises occupied under leases.
      1. 16A.Relationships which have come to an end
      2. 16B.Discriminatory advertisements
      3. 16C.Instructions and pressure to discriminate
      1. 17.Occupational pension schemes.
      1. 17A.Enforcement, remedies and procedure.
      2. 17B.Enforcement of sections 16B(1) and 16C
      3. 17C.Validity of contracts, collective agreements and rules of undertakings
      1. 18.Insurance services.
      2. 18A.Alterations to premises occupied under leases.
      3. 18B.Reasonable adjustments: supplementary
      4. 18C.Charities and support for particular groups of persons.
      5. 18D.Interpretation of Part 2
      6. 18E.Premises provided otherwise than in course of a Part 2 relationship
      1. Goods, facilities and services
        1. 19.Discrimination in relation to goods, facilities and services.
        2. 20.Meaning of “discrimination”
        3. 21.Duty of providers of services to make adjustments.
        4. 21ZA.Application of sections 19 to 21 to transport vehicles
        5. 21A.Employment services
        1. 21B.Discrimination by public authorities
        2. 21C.Exceptions from section 21B(1)
        3. 21D.Meaning of “discrimination” in section 21B
        4. 21E.Duties for purposes of section 21D(2) to make adjustments
        1. 21F.Discrimination by private clubs etc.
        2. 21G.Meaning of “discrimination”
        3. 21H.Duty to make adjustments
        4. 21J.“Member”, “associate” and “guest”
        1. 22.Discrimination in relation to premises.
        2. 22A.Commonholds
        3. 23.Exemption for small dwellings.
        4. 24.Meaning of “discrimination” .
        5. 24A.Let premises: discrimination in failing to comply with duty
        6. 24B.Exceptions to section 24A(1)
        7. 24C.Duty for purposes of section 24A(2) to provide auxiliary aid or service
        8. 24D.Duty for purposes of section 24A(2) to change practices, terms etc
        9. 24E.Sections 24C and 24D: supplementary and interpretation
        10. 24F.Let premises: victimisation of persons to whom premises are let
        11. 24G.Premises that are to let: discrimination in failing to comply with duty
        12. 24H.Exceptions to section 24G(1)
        13. 24J.Duties for purposes of section 24G(2)
        14. 24K.Let premises and premises that are to let: justification
        15. 24L.Sections 24 to 24K: power to make supplementary provision
        16. 24M.Premises provisions do not apply where other provisions operate
        1. 25.Enforcement, remedies and procedure.
        2. 26.Validity and revision of certain agreements.
        3. 27.Alterations to premises occupied under leases.
        4. 28.Conciliation of disputes.
        1. Chapter 1 SCHOOLS
          1. Duties of responsible bodies
            1. 28A.Discrimination against disabled pupils and prospective pupils
            2. 28B.Meaning of “discrimination”
            3. 28C.Disabled pupils not to be substantially disadvantaged
            4. 28D.Accessibility strategies and plans
            5. 28E.Accessibility strategies and plans: procedure
            1. 28F.Duty of education authorities not to discriminate
            2. 28G.Residual duty: supplementary provisions
            1. 28H.Tribunals
            2. 28I.Jurisdiction and powers of the Tribunal - England and Wales
            3. 28IA.Jurisdiction and powers of the Tribunal – Wales
            4. 28IB.Case friends — Wales
            5. 28IC.Advice and information — Wales
            6. 28ID.Resolution of disputes — Wales
            7. 28IE.Independent advocacy services — Wales
            8. 28J.Procedure
            9. 28JA.Appeal from the Welsh Tribunal to the Upper Tribunal
            10. 28K.Admissions
            11. 28L.Exclusions
            12. 28M.Roles of the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers
            1. 28N.Civil proceedings
            1. 28P.Validity and revision of agreements of responsible bodies
            1. 28Q.Interpretation
            1. Duties of responsible bodies
              1. 28R.Discrimination against disabled students and prospective students
              2. 28S.Meaning of “discrimination”
              3. 28SA.Meaning of “harassment“
              4. 28T.Responsible bodies' duties to make adjustments
              1. 28U.Further education etc. provided by local authorities and schools
              1. 28UA.Relationships which have come to an end
              2. 28UB.Instructions and pressure to discriminate
              3. 28UC.Discriminatory advertisements
              1. 28V.Enforcement, remedies and procedure
              2. 28W.Occupation of premises by educational institutions
              3. 28X.Validity and revision of agreements
              4. 29.Education of disabled persons.
              1. 30.Further and higher education of disabled persons. 1992 c.13.
              2. 31.Further and higher education of disabled persons: Scotland. 1992 c. 37.
              1. 31A.Interpretation
              1. 31AA.General qualifications bodies: discrimination and harassment
              2. 31AB.Meaning of “discrimination”
              3. 31AC.Meaning of “harassment”
              4. 31AD.General qualifications bodies: duty to make adjustments
              5. 31ADA.Enforcement, remedies and procedures
              6. 31ADB.Alterations to premises occupied under leases
              7. 31AE.Chapter 2A: claims, leased premises and certain agreements
              8. 31AF.Chapter 2A: duty to consult before making regulations
              1. 31B.Conciliation for disputes
              2. 31C.Application to Isles of Scilly
              1. Taxis
                1. 32.Taxi accessibility regulations.
                2. 33.Designated transport facilities.
                3. 34.New licences conditional on compliance with taxi accessibility regulations.
                4. 35.Exemption from taxi accessibility regulations.
                5. 36.Carrying of passengers in wheelchairs.
                6. 36A.List of wheelchair-accessible vehicles providing local services
                7. 37.Carrying of guide dogs and hearing dogs.
                8. 37A.Carrying of assistance dogs in private hire vehicles
                9. 38.AppealsAppeal against refusal of exemption certificate
                10. 39.Requirements as to disabled passengers in Scotland.
                1. 40.PSV accessibility regulations.
                2. 41.Accessibility certificates.
                3. 42.Approval certificates.
                4. 43.Special authorisations.
                5. 44.Reviews and appeals.
                6. 45.Fees.
                1. 46.Rail vehicle accessibility regulations.
                2. 47.Exemption from rail vehicle accessibility regulations.
                3. 47A.Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates
                4. 47B.Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates: supplementary
                5. 47C.Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates: fees
                6. 47D.Penalty for using rail vehicle without accessibility compliance certificate
                7. 47E.Penalty for using rail vehicle that does not conform with accessibility regulations
                8. 47F.Penalty for using rail vehicle otherwise than in conformity with accessibility regulations
                9. 47G.Sections 47E and 47F: inspection of rail vehicles
                10. 47H.Sections 47E and 47F: supplementary powers
                11. 47J.Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: amount, due date and recovery
                12. 47K.Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: procedure
                13. 47L.Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: appeals
                14. 47M.Sections 46 to 47H: interpretation
                1. 48.Offences by bodies corporate etc.
                2. 49.Forgery and false statements.
                1. 49A.General duty
                2. 49B.Meaning of “public authority” in Part 5A
                1. 49C.Exceptions from section 49A(1)
                2. 49D.Power to impose specific duties
                3. 49E.Duties under section 49D: compliance notices
                4. 49F.Enforcement of compliance notices
                5. 49G.Improvements to let dwelling houses
                6. 49H.Conciliation of disputes
                7. 49I.Conciliation of disputes: rented housing in Scotland
                1. 50.The National Disability Council.
                2. 51.Codes of practice prepared by the Council.
                3. 52.Further provision about codes issued under section 51.
                1. 53A.Codes of practice.
                2. 54A.Codes of practice.
                3. 53.Codes of practice prepared by the Secretary of State.
                4. 54.Further provision about codes issued under section 53.
                5. 55.Victimisation.
                6. 56.Help for aggrieved persons in obtaining information etc.
                7. 57.Aiding unlawful acts.
                8. 58.Liability of employers and principals.
                9. 59.Statutory authority and national security etc.
                10. 59A.National security
                1. 60.Appointment by Secretary of State of advisers.
                2. 61.Amendment of Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944.
                3. 62.Restriction of publicity: industrial tribunals.
                4. 63.Restriction of publicity: Employment Appeal Tribunal.
                5. 64.Application to Crown etc.
                6. 64A.Police
                7. 64B.Other police bodies
                8. 65.Application to Parliament.
                9. 66.Government appointments outside Part II.
                10. 67.Regulations and orders.
                11. 67A.Exercise of discretion under section 67(5A)
                12. 67B.Annual report on rail vehicle exemption orders
                13. 68.Interpretation.
                14. 69.Financial provisions.
                15. 70.Short title, commencement, extent etc.
                1. SCHEDULE 1Provisions Supplementing Section 1
                  1. Impairment
                    1. 1.(1) . . . . . . . . .
                    1. 2.(1) The effect of an impairment is a long-term effect.
                    1. 3.(1) An impairment which consists of a severe disfigurement is.
                    1. 4.(1) An impairment is to be taken to affect the.
                    1. 5.Regulations may make provision for the purposes of this Act—.
                    1. 6.(1) An impairment which would be likely to have a.
                    1. 6A.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a person who has cancer.
                    2. 7.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to any person whose name is.
                    1. 8.(1) Where— (a) a person has a progressive condition (such.
                    1. 9.In this Schedule, “HIV infection” means infection by a virus.
                    1. 1.The modifications referred to in section 2 are as follows.
                    2. 2.References in Parts II , III and VA and Part.
                    3. 2A.References in Chapter 1 of Part 4 to a disabled.
                    4. 2B.References in Chapter 2 of Part 4 to a disabled.
                    5. 2C.In sections 3A(5) and 31AB(8), after “not having that particular.
                    6. 3.In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), 4H(1), 6B(1), 7B(1), 14(1), 14B(1).
                    7. 4.In sections 4A(3)(b), 4E(3)(b), 4H(3)(b), 6B(3)(b), 7B(3)(b), 14(3)(b), 14B(3)(b), 14D(3)(b).
                    8. 4ZA.In section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert “ had.
                    9. 4ZB.In sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute.
                    10. 4A.In section 28B(3)(a) and (4), after “disabled” insert “or that.
                    11. 4B.In section 28C(1), in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not.
                    12. 4C.In section 28S (a) in subsection (3)(a), after “disabled” insert.
                    13. 4D.In subsections (1), (1A), (1B) (1C) and (1D) of section.
                    14. 4E.In subsection (1) of that section as substituted by paragraphs.
                    15. 5.For paragraph 2(1) to (3) of Schedule 1, substitute—
                    16. 6.References in Chapter I of Part III of the 2005.
                    17. 7.References in Chapter II of Part III of the 2005.
                    18. 8.In Article 15(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after.
                    19. 9.In Article 16(1) of the 2005 Order, in sub-paragraphs (a).
                    20. 10.(1) In Article 29 of the 2005 Order in paragraph.
                    21. 11.In Articles 30(1)(c), (1A)(d), (1B)(c), (1C) and (1D) and 37(1)(d).
                    22. 12.In Article 35(8) of the 2005 Order after “not having.
                    23. 13.In Article 37(4)(b) of the 2005 Order for “has” substitute.
                    1. Part I Employment
                      1. Conciliation
                        1. 1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                        1. 2.(1) Except as provided by Part 2, no civil or.
                        1. 3.(1) An employment tribunal shall not consider a complaint under.
                        1. 4.(1) In any proceedings under section 17A or 25(8) .
                        1. Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part III
                          1. 5.(1) Except as provided by section 25 no civil or.
                          1. 6.(1) A county court or a sheriff court shall not.
                          1. 6A.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a party to proceedings under.
                          1. 6B.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to a remedy other than—
                          1. 7.In any proceedings under section 25, the amount of any.
                          1. 8.(1) In any proceedings under section 25, a certificate signed.
                          1. 9.Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part 4, Chapter 1
                          2. 10.Period within which proceedings must be brought
                          3. 11.Evidence
                          1. 12.Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part 4, Chapter 2
                          2. 13.Period within which proceedings must be brought
                          3. 14.Compensation for injury to feelings
                          4. 15.Evidence
                          1. Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part 4, Chapter 2A
                            1. 16.(1) Except as provided by section 31ADA, no civil or.
                            1. 17.(1) A county court or a sheriff court shall not.
                            1. 18.(1) In any proceedings under section 31ADA, a certificate signed.
                            1. PART I validity and revision of contracts
                              1. 1.(1) A term of a contract is void where –.
                              2. 2.(1) Paragraph 1(3) does not apply –
                              3. 3.(1) On the application of a disabled person interested in.
                              1. 4.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies to –
                              2. 5.A disabled person to whom this paragraph applies may present.
                              3. 6.In the case of a complaint about –
                              4. 7.In the case of a complaint about a rule made.
                              5. 8.(1) When an industrial tribunal finds that a complaint presented.
                              6. 9.The avoidance by virtue of paragraph 4(2) of any term.
                              1. 10.In this Schedule “ collective agreement ” means any agreement.
                              2. 11.Any reference in this Schedule to this Part of this.
                              3. 12.Where a term to which section 26(1A)(c) applies is a.
                              1. Part 1 VALIDITY AND REVISION OF CONTRACTS
                                1. 1.(1) A term of a contract is void where—.
                                2. 2.(1) Paragraph 1(3) does not apply—
                                3. 3.(1) On the application of a disabled person interested.
                                1. 4.(1) This Part of this Schedule applies to—
                                2. 5.A disabled person to whom this paragraph applies may present.
                                3. 6.In the case of a complaint about—
                                4. 7.In the case of a complaint about a rule made.
                                5. 8.(1) When an employment tribunal finds that a complaint.
                                6. 9.The avoidance by virtue of paragraph 4(2) of any term.
                                1. 10.In this Schedule “collective agreement” means any agreement relating to.
                                2. 11.Any reference in this Schedule to this Part of this.
                                3. 12.Where a term to which section 26(1A)(c) applies is a.
                                1. Part I Occupation by EMPLOYER etc
                                  1. Failure to obtain consent to alteration
                                    1. 1.If any question arises as to whether the occupier has.
                                    1. 2.(1) In any proceedings on a complaint under section 17A.
                                    1. 3.Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which—
                                    1. 4.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing.
                                    1. Failure to obtain consent to alteration
                                      1. 5.If any question arises as to whether the occupier has.
                                      1. 6.(1) If the occupier has applied in writing to the.
                                      1. 7.(1) In any proceedings on a claim under section 25.
                                      1. 7A.(1) In any proceedings on a complaint under section 25(8).
                                      1. 8.Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which—
                                      1. 9.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing.
                                      1. 10.Failure to obtain consent
                                      2. 11.Reference to court
                                      3. 12.Joining lessors in proceedings under section 28V
                                      4. 13.Regulations
                                      5. 14.Sub-leases etc.
                                      1. Failure to obtain consent to alteration
                                        1. 15.If any question arises as to whether a general qualifications.
                                        1. 16.(1) If the general qualifications body has applied in writing.
                                        1. 17.(1) In any proceedings on a claim under section 31ADA.
                                        1. 1.(1) The bodies responsible for schools in England and Wales.
                                        2. 2.(1) The bodies responsible for schools in Scotland are set.
                                        1. 1.(1) The bodies responsible for educational institutions in England and.
                                        2. 2.(1) The bodies responsible for relevant institutions in Scotland are.
                                        1. Part 1 Modifications for England and Wales – Further Education, etc Provided by Local Authorities
                                          1. 1.The following is substituted for section 28R— 28R Higher and.
                                          2. 2.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T (responsible bodies' duties.
                                          3. 3.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any.
                                          4. 4.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is.
                                          5. 5.Section 31A is omitted.
                                          1. 6.The following is substituted for section 28R— 28R Further education.
                                          2. 7.In section 28S (meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsection is.
                                          3. 8.In section 28S, the following subsections are substituted for subsections.
                                          4. 9.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T (responsible bodies' duties.
                                          5. 10.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any.
                                          6. 11.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is.
                                          7. 12.Sections 28SA, 28UA, 28UB, 28UC, 28V(1A) and 31A are omitted.
                                          1. 13.The following is substituted for section 28R— Further education etc.
                                          2. 14.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T are omitted and.
                                          3. 15.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any.
                                          4. 16.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is.
                                          5. 17.Section 31A is omitted.
                                          1. 18.The following is substituted for section 28R— Recreational or training.
                                          2. 19.In section 28S (Meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsection is.
                                          3. 20.In section 28S (Meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsections are.
                                          4. 21.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T are omitted and.
                                          5. 22.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any.
                                          6. 23.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is.
                                          7. 24.Sections 28SA, 28UA, 28UB, 28UC, 28V(1A) and 31A are omitted.
                                          1. Status
                                            1. 1.(1) The Council shall be a body corporate.
                                            1. 2.The Council has power to regulate its own procedure (including.
                                            1. 3.(1) The Council shall consist of at least 10, but.
                                            1. 4.(1) Each member shall be appointed for a term which.
                                            1. 5.(1) The Secretary of State may pay such remuneration or.
                                            1. 6.The Secretary of State shall provide the Council with such.
                                            1. 7.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—
                                            1. 8.(1) As soon as is practicable after the end of.
                                            1. Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50)
                                              1. 1.In section 12(1) of the Employment and Training Act 1973.
                                              1. 2.In section 136(1) of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978.
                                              2. 3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                              1. 4.In paragraph 9 of Schedule 7 to the Companies Act.
                                              1. 5.In section 7 of the Local Government and Housing Act.
                                              1. 6.In section 16 of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland).
                                              1. 1.In its application to Northern Ireland this Act shall have.
                                              2. 2.(1) . . . . . . . . .
                                              3. 3.In section 4(6) for “Great Britain” substitute “ Northern Ireland.
                                              4. 4.(1) . . . . . . . . .
                                              5. 5.(1) In section 8(3) omit “or (in Scotland) in reparation”.
                                              6. 6.(1) . . . . . . . . .
                                              7. 7.(1) In section 10(1)(b) omit “or recognised body”.
                                              8. 8.— In section 12(5) for “Great Britain” where it twice.
                                              9. 9.(1) In section 19(3)(g) for “section 2 of the Employment.
                                              10. 10.In section 20(7) for paragraphs (b) and (c) substitute ;.
                                              11. 11.In section 22(4) and (6) omit “or (in Scotland) the.
                                              12. 12.(1) In section 25(1) omit “or (in Scotland) in reparation”.
                                              13. 13.In section 26(3) omit “or a sheriff court”.
                                              14. 14.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                              15. 15.Omit sections 29, 30 and 31.
                                              16. 16.(1) In section 32(1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “.
                                              17. 17.In section 33, for “Secretary of State”, wherever it occurs.
                                              18. 18.For section 34 substitute— New licences conditional on compliance with.
                                              19. 19.Omit section 35.
                                              20. 20.In section 36(7) for “licensing authority” substitute “ Department of.
                                              21. 21.(1) In section 37(5) and (6) for “licensing authority” substitute.
                                              22. 21A.(1) In section 37A(5) and (6) for “licensing authority” substitute.
                                              23. 22.(1) In section 38(1) for “a licensing authority” substitute “.
                                              24. 23.Omit section 39.
                                              25. 24.(1) In section 40 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              26. 25.(1) In section 41(2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “.
                                              27. 26.(1) In section 42 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              28. 27.In section 43 for “Secretary of State” wherever it occurs.
                                              29. 28.(1) In section 44 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              30. 29.(1) In section 45 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              31. 30.(1) In section 46 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              32. 31.(1) In section 47 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              33. 32.Omit section 48(3).
                                              34. 33.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                              35. 34.(1) . . . . . . . . .
                                              36. 35.For section 52 substitute— Further provisions about codes issued under.
                                              37. 36.(1) In section 53 for “Secretary of State” wherever it.
                                              38. 37.For section 54 substitute— Further provisions about codes issued under.
                                              39. 38.In section 56(2) and (4) for “Secretary of State” substitute.
                                              40. 39.In section 59(1) after “Crown” where it twice occurs insert.
                                              41. 40.(1) In section 60(1) to (3) for “Secretary of State”.
                                              42. 41.For section 61 substitute— Amendments of Disabled Persons (Employment) Act.
                                              43. 42.(1) In section 62(2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “.
                                              44. 43.Omit section 63.
                                              45. 44.(1) In section 64(3) for “England and Wales” substitute “.
                                              46. 45.Omit section 65.
                                              47. 46.For section 67 substitute— Regulations and orders etc. (1) Any power under this Act to make regulations or.
                                              48. 47.(1) For section 68(1) substitute— (1) In this Act— “.
                                              49. 48.(1) In section 70(3) for “Secretary of State” substitute “.
                                              50. 49.(1) In Schedule 1 in paragraph 7(1) for “Act 1944”.
                                              51. 50.(1) In Schedule 3 in paragraph 1—
                                              52. 51.(1) In Schedule 4 in paragraphs 2(1) and (5) and.
                                              53. 52.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                              54. 53.For Schedules 6 and 7 substitute— SCHEDULE 6 Consequential Amendments.