Pigs and Bacon (Amendment) Act, 1939

Adaptation of the Acts of 1935 and 1937.

23.—(1) On and after the transfer date every mention of or reference to an abolished board contained in any provision of the Acts of 1935 and 1937 shall, subject to the provisions of this Act—

(a) in relation to anything done under such provision before the transfer date, be construed and have effect in like manner as it was construed and had effect immediately before the transfer date;

(b) in relation to anything done or required or permitted to be done under such provision on or after the transfer date, be construed and have effect as a mention of or a reference to the Commission.

(2) On and after the transfer date the references in section 68 of the Act of 1937 to the Chairman of the Board shall—

(a) in relation to anything done before the transfer date be construed and have effect in like manner as it was construed and had effect immediately prior to the transfer date;

(b) in relation to anything done or to be done or an event occurring on or after the transfer date be construed and take effect as references to the Commission.