39In section 30 of the [1985 c. 51.] Local Government Act 1985 (first appointments) subsection (2)(a) (which required notice of the first appointments to the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority to be given to the Greater London Council and which is spent) shall cease to have effect.
40(1)The Fire etc Authority shall continue to keep a general fund under and in accordance with section 72 of the [1985 c. 51.] Local Government Act 1985.
(2)Accordingly, after subsection (4) of that section there shall be inserted—
“(5)Any reference in this section to a new authority includes a reference to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.”
41In Schedule 10 to the [1985 c. 51.] Local Government Act 1985 (number of members of joint authorities) Part I (which relates to the Fire etc Authority) shall cease to have effect.