Article 3

37. Paragraphs 38 to 65 apply even though the Northern Ireland Order is revoked on commencement.

38. Article 2 of that Order (interpretation) has effect after commencement with the following modifications -

(a) in the definition of "collecting society" [The definition of "collecting society" was inserted by the Friendly Societies Act 1992, section 100, Schedule 19, paragraph 18(1).] for "which carries on industrial assurance business in Northern Ireland" substitute "which carried on industrial assurance business in Northern Ireland immediately before 1st December 2001, and is subject to an existing liability or a liability which may accrue under any policy effected in the course of that business";

(b) omit the definition of "the Department";

(c) in the definition of "exempted business" [The definition of "exempted business" was amended in paragraph (c) by the Friendly Societies Act 1992, section 100, Schedule 19, paragraph 18(2).] -

(i) in paragraph (a) for "continues not to effect any such assurances" substitute "did not effect any such assurances in the period between that date and 1st December 2001", and