Paragraph 3

Article 70A, as so formed, is amended as follows.

In paragraph (1), after “Before each” insert “ second ”.

In paragraph (2)(a), for “annual” substitute “ biennial ”.

In paragraph (2)(c), for “the period of 5 years” substitute “ the maximum period (see paragraph (2A)) ”.

After paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

The maximum period mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) is—

(a)

6 years, or

(b)

such longer period, of not more than 8 years, as the Department may direct in the case of a particular plan (or revised plan).”.