Article 4

In paragraph 5, the words from “those persons” to “Sunderland” shall be omitted from sub-paragraph (2), and the following new sub-paragraph shall be inserted after sub-paragraph (3):–

“(3A)

In appointing members of the transferee committee (including members appointed to fill casual vacancies) for all periods up to and including 31st March 2003, the selection panel shall ensure so far as possible that the transferee committee consists of two justices for the county of Northumberland and two justices for each of the metropolitan districts of Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland.”.