Paragraph 4

The existing rights, powers, duties, liabilities, obligations and property (including deeds, maps, books, papers and other documents) of the Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board shall be the rights, powers, duties, liabilities, obligations and property of the Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board as reconstituted by this Scheme.

Dated 19th June 2007

Confirmation of the Order

In accordance with paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to the Land Drainage Act 1991 (“the 1991 Act”), the Secretary of State has published the foregoing Order and a notice complying with paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 3 to the 1991 Act.

No memorial relating to the Order has been presented to the Secretary of State.

Paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 3 to the 1991 Act provides for the Order to come into force upon its confirmation by the appropriate Minister, being (by virtue of paragraph 1(3) of that Schedule) the Minister by whom the Order has been made.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State confirms the Order in accordance with paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 3 to the 1991 Act.