Introductory text

Whereas the London Residuary Body, acting pursuant to section 187(2) of the Education Reform Act 1988^f1, has submitted proposals to the Secretary of State for effecting transfers of certain of its functions under Part III of that Act for the discharge of which provision will be required after 31st March 1993 and of certain property, rights and liabilities transferred to it, or held, acquired or incurred by it by virtue of, or in the exercise of any of its functions under, Part III of that Act;

And whereas the London Residuary Body, acting pursuant to section 67(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1985^f2, has submitted a scheme to the Secretary of State for the disposal of its remaining functions, property, rights and liabilities other than those connected with its functions under the Education Reform Act 1988;

And whereas the Secretary of State has decided to give effect to those proposals and to give further effect to that scheme in both cases with modifications;