The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979 (c. 41) is amended as follows.

In section 2 (conditions of entitlement), in subsection (3), for the definition of “relevant employer” substitute—

Insert the Schedule (definition of “relevant employer”) set out in Schedule 6.

In section 7(3) (regulations subject to affirmative resolution), after “section 1 above” insert “ or paragraph 9 of the Schedule to this Act ”.