(1) Nothwithstanding any repeal of the enactments specified by paragraph (2), those enactments, and any rules, regulations or orders made under those enactments in force immediately before commencement, continue to have effect in relation to any matter of which an auditor becomes aware in his capacity as an auditor that relates to things done (or not done) before commencement, subject to the modifications in paragraph (4) and, where relevant, paragraph (3).

(2) The enactments specified by this paragraph are -

(a) section 109 of the Financial Services Act [Modified by S.I. 1992/3218, S.I. 1995/3275, S.I. 1996/1669. See also the Auditors (Financial Services Act 1986) Rules 1994 (S.I. 1994/526) as modified S.I. 1996/1669.] (communication by auditor with Authority), to the extent that it relates to the obligation to communicate a matter;

(b) section 47 of the Banking Act [Amended by the Bank of England Act 1998 (c. 11) Schedule 5 and S.I. 1996/1669 and modified by S.I. 1992/3218. See also the Accountants (Banking Act 1987) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/524) as modified by S.I. 1996/1669.] (communication by auditor with the Authority), to the extent that it relates to the obligation to communicate a matter;