Paragraph 24 GeneralI1I2

After section 37QA (inserted by section 34(4) of this Act) insert—

“Power to amend legislation in connection with Procedure Rules

37QB

(1)

The Lord Chancellor may by regulations amend, repeal or revoke any enactment to the extent that the Lord Chancellor considers necessary or desirable—

(a)

in order to facilitate the making of Procedure Rules, or

(b)

in consequence of—

(i)

section 37QA,

(ii)

Schedule A1, or

(iii)

Procedure Rules.

(2)

In subsection (1) “enactment” means any enactment whenever passed or made, including an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978.”