Paragraph 4

Without prejudice to section 16 of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland)1954 c. 33 (N.I.)1954 (anticipatory exercise of powers), any of the steps required by paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to this Order to be taken before the making of an order under Article 15 of this Order may be taken by a wages councthe meaning of the 1982 Order) at any time before the commencement date as if part III of this Order were then in force in relation to that council.