Paragraph 4

In section 42 (supplementary provisions), in subsection (1) after the definition of “chief officer of police” insert—

• ““excepted authority” means a local authority who—

  1. (a)

     are an excellent authority within the meaning given to that term by the Local Authorities’ Plans and Strategies (Disapplication) (England) Order 2005, or

  2. (b)

     are treated as though they were such an authority by virtue of article 5(5) of that Order.”.