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Paragraph 1

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(1)

This paragraph makes transitional provision in relation to any reference in subordinate legislation to—

(a)

English Nature;

(b)

the Nature Conservancy Council for England;

(c)

the Countryside Agency;

(d)

the Countryside Commission; or

(e)

the Development Commission.

(2)

For the purpose of anything to be done by any person on or after 1st October 2006, any such reference is to be treated as being a reference to Natural England, unless the context otherwise requires.

(3)

Any reference to two or more of the bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) in any list of persons to be consulted is to be treated as being a single reference to Natural England.