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LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Local Authorities (Charges for Overseas Assistance and Public Path Orders) Regulations 1996 and shall come into force for the purposes of regulation 3(2) on 1st April 1997 and for all other purposes on the day after the day on which they are made. Overseas assistance 2 1 A relevant authority may impose a charge for providing advice or assistance in accordance with section 1 of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 . 2 The amount of a charge under this regulation is to be at the discretion of the relevant authority and, in determining that amount, the authority shall have regard to its costs in providing the advice or assistance in question. 3 In this regulation, “relevant authority” means an authority (other than a joint committee) which is mentioned in any of the following provisions of section 152 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 — a paragraphs (a) to (f), (h), (i), (ja), and (k) to (m) of subsection (2), and b paragraphs (a) and (e) of subsection (3). Public path orders 3 1 The Local Authorities (Recovery of Costs for Public Path Orders) Regulations 1993 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(1), in the definition of “authority”, for the words from “a joint or special planning board” to “the Local Government Act 1972” there is substituted “a National Park authority”. 3 Regulation 4(2) is omitted. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State Paul Beresford Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of the Environment 18th July 1996 Gwilym Jones Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Welsh Office 22nd July 1996 George Kynoch Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office 24th July 1996
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EDUCATION, SCOTLAND Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Colleges of Education (Local Government Re-organisation Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 1st September 1996. Consequential amendment of the Colleges of Education (Scotland) Regulations 1987 2 1 Schedule 1 (composition of governing bodies) to the Colleges of Education (Scotland) Regulations 1987 shall be amended in accordance with the following paragraphs. 2 Under the heading “MORAY HOUSE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (INCORPORATING THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MOVEMENT AND LEISURE STUDIES)” for heads (1) and (2) there shall be substituted– 1 One person appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council from the members of any committee appointed by them in accordance with section 124 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 ; 2 One person appointed by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities from members of committees appointed by education authorities in accordance with the said section 124; . 3 Under the heading “NORTHERN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION” for heads (1), (2) and (3) there shall be substituted– 1 One person appointed by Dundee City Council from the members of any committee appointed by them in accordance with section 124 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973; 2 One person appointed by Aberdeen City Council from the members of any committee appointed by them in accordance with the said section 124; 3 One person appointed by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities from the members of committees appointed by education authorities in accordance with the said section 124; . 4 Under the heading “ST ANDREW'S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION” for heads (1) and (2) there shall be substituted– 1 One person appointed by the City of Glasgow Council from the members of any committee appointed by them in accordance with section 124 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973; 1A One person appointed by East Dunbartonshire Council from the members of any committee appointed by them in accordance with the said section 124; 2 One person appointed by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities from members of committees appointed by education authorities in accordance with the said section 124; . Raymond S Robertson Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 22th July 1996
ROAD TRAFFIC 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1996. 2 These Regulations shall come into force— a as to— i paragraphs 2(5), 2(6), 2(8), 3(2), 17 and 35 of Schedule 1, ii paragraph 2 of Schedule 3, and iii so much of regulations 2 and 4 and the remainder of Schedules 1 and 3 as is necessary for to confer on the Secretary of State extended or modified powers to make such orders or regulations as are necessary for the purpose of complying with Council Directive 91/439/ EEC and for ancillary purposes, on the day after the day on which these Regulations are made; b except as provided in sub-paragraph (a) above, on 1st January 1997. 2 The Road Traffic Act 1988 shall have effect with the amendments set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations. 3 The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 shall have effect with the amendments set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations. 4 The Transport Act 1985 shall have effect with the amendments set out in Schedule 3 to these Regulations. 5 The enactments mentioned in Schedule 4 to these Regulations shall have effect with the amendments set out in that Schedule (being minor amendments consequential upon those set out in Schedules 1 and 2 to these Regulations). 6 The Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1975 shall have effect with the amendments set out in Schedule 5 to these Regulations. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport Steven Norris Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Transport 22nd July 1996
PENSIONS Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Occupational Pension Schemes (Pensions Compensation Board Limit on Borrowing) Regulations 1996 and shall come into force on 1st August 1996. Limit on borrowing 2 The aggregate amount outstanding in respect of the principal of any money borrowed by the Pensions Compensation Board under section 78(5) of the Pensions Act 1995 must not exceed £15 million. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Social Security. Oliver Heald Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Social Security 25th July 1996
AGRICULTURE Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Stewartry) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 15th August 1996. 2 In this Order– “the principal Order ” means the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Stewartry) Designation Order 1993 . Amendment of the principal Order 2 In article 2(1) of the principal Order (interpretation), for the definition of “wetlands” there shall be substituted the following definition:– “wetlands” means ground which does not constitute rough grazings and is saturated with water for a significant proportion of the year. . 3 In article 7 of the principal Order (payments for additional agricultural operations) for the words “Such payments” to the end there shall be substituted– Such payments shall be at a rate to be determined by the Secretary of State– in the case of an agreement entered into on or after 15th August 1996, up to a maximum rate of £30,000 for each 5 year conservation plan; and in the case of an agreement entered into before that date– for the year of the 5 year conservation plan included in such agreement which commenced but which had not ended before that date, up to a maximum rate of £150 per annum for each hectare of land to which the agreement relates, or at the rate of £5,000 per annum per individual farm business, whichever is the lower; and for the whole years or remaining whole years of such 5 year conservation plan, up to a maximum rate calculated by multiplying £6,000 by the number of those whole years or remaining whole years. . 4 In paragraph 10 of the Schedule to the principal Order (requirements to be included in an agreement) for the word “Scheme” there shall be substituted the word “agreement”. Lindsay Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 18th July 1996 We consent, Liam Fox Simon Burns Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury 22nd July 1996
AGRICULTURE Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Argyll Islands) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 15th August 1996. 2 In this Order– “the principal Order ” means the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Argyll Islands) Designation Order 1993 . Amendment of the principal Order 2 In article 2(1) of the principal Order (interpretation) for the definition of “wetlands” there shall be substituted the following definition:– “wetlands” means ground which does not constitute rough grazings and is saturated with water for a significant proportion of the year. . 3 In article 7 of the principal Order (payments for additional agricultural operations) for the words “Such payments” to the end there shall be substituted– Such payments shall be at a rate to be determined by the Secretary of State– a in the case of an agreement entered into on or after 15th August 1996, up to a maximum rate of £30,000 for each 5 year conservation plan; and b in the case of an agreement entered into before that date– i for the year of the 5 year conservation plan included in such agreement which commenced but which had not ended before that date, up to a maximum rate of £3,500 per annum per crofter, farmer or common grazings committee for that year; and ii for the whole years or remaining whole years of such 5 year conservation plan, up to a maximum rate calculated by multiplying £6,000 by the number of those whole years or remaining whole years. . 4 In paragraph 12 of the Schedule to the principal Order (requirements to be included in an agreement)– a for the word “Scheme” there shall be substituted the word “agreement”; and b in sub-paragraph (b)(ix)(bb) for the words “, harrowing or spreading” there shall be substituted the words “or harrowing”. Lindsay Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office 18th July 1996 We consent, Liam Fox Simon Burns Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury 22nd July 1996
AGRICULTURE Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Cairngorms Straths) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 15th August 1996. 2 In this Order– “the principal Order ” means the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Cairngorms Straths) Designation Order 1993 . Amendment of the principal Order 2 In article 2(1) of the principal Order (interpretation)– a the definition of “enclosed land” shall be omitted; b after the definition of “herb rich unimproved grassland” there shall be inserted– “inbye land” means that part of a farm not comprising the hill and rough grazings, the bulk of which is used for arable and grassland production; ; and c for the definition of “wetlands” there shall be substituted the following definition:– “wetlands” means ground which does not constitute rough grazings and is saturated with water for a significant proportion of the year. . 3 In article 6(1) of the principal Order (rates of payment under agreement) for the word “enclosed” there shall be substituted “inbye”. 4 In article 7 of the principal Order (payments for additional farming operations) for the words “Such payments” to the end there shall be substituted– Such payments shall be at a rate to be determined by the Secretary of State– in the case of an agreement entered into on or after 15th August 1996, up to a maximum rate of £35,000 for each 5 year conservation plan; and in the case of an agreement entered into before that date– for the year of the 5 year conservation plan included in such agreement which commenced but which had not ended before that date, up to a maximum rate of £130 per annum for each hectare of land to which the agreement relates, or at the rate of £4,000 per annum per individual farm business, whichever is the lowest; and for the whole years or remaining whole years of such 5 year conservation plan, up to a maximum rate calculated by multiplying £7,000 by the number of those whole years or remaining whole years. . 5 In paragraph 10 of the Schedule to the principal Order (requirements to be included in an agreement) for the word “Scheme” there shall be substituted the word “agreement”. Lindsay Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 18th July 1996 We consent, Liam Fox Simon Burns Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury 22nd July 1996
FEES AND CHARGES 1 This Order may be cited as the Department of Transport (Fees) (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on the day after the day on which it is made. 2 1 Table III of Schedule 1 to the Department of Transport (Fees) Order 1988 shall be amended as follows. 2 For item 4 there shall be substituted the following items— 4 Section 61(1) and (2) — power to prescribe the fees and charges in relation to a the provision of services and facilities; and b the issue of certificates and other documents, in respect of the approval of the design, construction, equipment and marking of vehicles and parts— A By virtue of section 61(2)(d); i The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the approval of the design, construction, equipment and marking of vehicles and parts under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement of action. ii The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the plating and testing of goods vehicles to which regulations under section 49 apply, under the Road Traffic Act 1988. iii Any other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the plating and testing of goods vehicles to which regulations under section 49 apply. Paragraphs 1 to 7. B By virtue of section 61(2)(e); The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to type approval certification under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement of action. Paragraphs 1 to 7. 4A Section 63A(3) —power to prescribe in regulations the fees in respect of the determination of plated weights of vehicles otherwise than on an examination under regulation made under section 49 or 61. i Functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the plating and testing of goods vehicles to which regulations under section 49 apply, under the Road Traffic Act 1988. ii Any other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the plating and testing of goods vehicles to which regulations under section 49 apply. Paragraphs 1 to 7. 3 After item 5, there shall be inserted— 5A Section 89(5)(b) —power to prescribe in regulations charges for the supply of forms of certificates evidencing the results of parts of tests. The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to tests of competence to drive motor vehicles under Part III of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Paragraphs 1 to 8. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport Steven Norris Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Transport 22nd July 1996
AGRICULTURE Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Central Borders) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 15th August 1996. 2 In this Order– “the principal Order ” means the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Central Borders) Designation Order 1993 . Amendment of the principal Order 2 In article 2(1) of the principal Order (interpretation) for the definition of “wetlands” there shall be substituted the following definition:– “wetlands” means ground which does not constitute rough grazings and is saturated with water for a significant proportion of the year. . 3 In article 7 of the principal Order (payments for additional agricultural operations) for the words “Such payments” to the end there shall be substituted– Such payments shall be at a rate to be determined by the Secretary of State– in the case of an agreement entered into on or after 15th August 1996, up to a maximum rate for each 5 year conservation plan of £37,500 for specially identified wetlands and £25,000 for other operations; and in the case of an agreement entered into before that date– for the year of the 5 year conservation plan included in such agreement which commenced but which had not ended before that date, up to a maximum rate of £135 per annum for each hectare of land to which the agreement relates, or at the rate of £5,000 per annum per individual farm business, whichever is the lower; and for the whole years or remaining whole years of such 5 year conservation plan, up to a maximum rate calculated by multiplying £7,500 for specially identified wetlands and £5,000 for other operations by the number of those whole years or remaining whole years. . 4 In paragraph 10 of the Schedule to the principal Order (requirements to be included in an agreement) for the word “Scheme” there shall be substituted the word “agreement”. Lindsay Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 18th July 1996 We consent, Liam Fox Simon Burns Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury 22nd July 1996
PUBLIC HEALTH, ENGLAND AND WALES Title and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Oil and Chemical Pollution of Fish and Plants) (Partial Revocation No. 4) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 30th August 1996. Partial Revocation 2 The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Oil and Chemical Pollution of Fish and Plants) Order 1996 is hereby revoked insofar as it applies in relation to crustaceans and whelks which are in the part of the area designated by that Order which is described in the Schedule to this Order. William Hague Secretary of State for Wales 29th August 1996
EDUCATION, SCOTLAND Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Scottish Examination Board (Amendment No.2) Regulations 1996 and shall come into force on 19th August 1996. Amendment of the Scottish Examination Board Regulations 1981 2 In regulation 13 of the Scottish Examination Board Regulations 1981 – a in paragraph (5), there shall be inserted after the word “land” the words “or where the Secretary of State has given consent under paragraph (7)”; and b after paragraph (6), there shall be inserted– 7 The Board shall have power to enter into all types of borrowing transaction not authorised by paragraphs (5) and (6), provided that in each case the Secretary of State has first consented to the terms of the borrowing instrument. . Raymond S Robertson Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd July 1996
ROAD TRAFFIC 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Transport Act 1982 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1996. 2 For the purposes of this Order, the appointed day is 1st August 1996. 2 Subject to article 3 below, section 18 of the Transport Act 1982 shall come into force on the appointed day. 3 During the period beginning with the appointed day and ending immediately before the day on which section 8 of the Transport Act 1982 comes into force, section 63A(3)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 shall have effect with the omission of the words “or by the prescribed testing authority”. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport Steven Norris Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Transport 2nd July 1996
ROAD TRAFFIC 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1996 and shall come into force on 9th September 1996. 2 Regulation 9(6) of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1987 shall be amended in accordance with the following regulations. 3 1 The definition of “leg disability” shall be omitted. 2 For the definition of “qualified driver” there shall be substituted— “qualified driver” means— in the case of the supervision of the driver of a motor car by a person whose licence is limited by virtue of a notice served under section 92(5)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to vehicles of a particular class, a person who holds a full licence authorising him to drive a motor car of a class falling within the same category as the motor car being driven by the holder of the provisional licence and who would in an emergency be able to take control of the steering and braking functions of that motor car, in any other case, a person who holds a full licence authorising him to drive a motor vehicle of the same class as the vehicle being driven by the holder of the provisional licence, and who is either— at least 21 years of age and has held the licence referred to above for an aggregate period of 3 years or more, or a member of the armed services of the Crown acting in the course of his duties for naval, military or air force purposes. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport Steven Norris Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Transport 23rd July 1996
TRADE MARKS 1 These Rules may be cited as the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 1996 and shall come into force on 2nd October 1996. 2 These Rules shall be construed as one with the Trade Marks Rules 1994 and the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 . 3 The fees to be paid in respect of any matters arising under the Act, the Trade Marks Rules 1994 and the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 shall be those specified in the Schedule to these Rules; and in any case where a form specified in the Schedule as the corresponding form in relation to any matter is specified in the Trade Marks Rules 1994 or the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 that form shall be accompanied by the fee specified in respect of that matter (unless the Rules or the Order otherwise provide). 4 Where a fee has been paid in error, the registrar shall repay the same; and where a fee has been paid in excess of the amount specified hereunder, the registrar shall remit the amount paid in excess. 5 1 These are hereby revoked— a the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 1994 . b the Trade Marks (International Registration) (Fees) Rules 1996 . 2 Notwithstanding the revocation of the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 1994, the Rules referred to below shall continue to apply in respect of any matter arising under the Trade Marks and Service Marks Rules 1986 (as amended) for which a fee is specified thereunder, in so far as those Rules continue to apply to any application for registration of a trade mark or service mark filed before 31st October 1994 or to any proceedings thereunder commenced before that date— a the Trade Marks and Service Marks (Fees) Rules 1992 ; b the Trade Marks and Service Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 1993 and c the Trade Marks and Service Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 1994 Ian Taylor Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry 23rd July 1996