# Reserve Forces Act 1996, Paragraph 2

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In section 133 (deputy lieutenants)—
(a) in subsection (2), the words “to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State” and “in the Secretary of State’s opinion” shall cease to have effect;
(b) at the end of subsection (4) there shall be added the words “; but the commission may be revoked by the lord-lieutenant of the county or area.”;
(c) in subsection (5)—
(i) the words from “(at” to “rate)” shall cease to have effect;
(ii) after the words “London Gazette” there shall be inserted the words “ or the Edinburgh Gazette ”; and
(iii) the words from “in like manner” to the end shall cease to have effect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/14/schedule/6/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reserve-forces-act-1996/schedule-6/paragraph-2
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