(1) The Treasury may by order provide for this Part to apply to building societies (within the meaning of section 119 of the Building Societies Act 1986) as it applies to banks, subject to modifications set out in the order.

(2) An order may -

(a) amend the Building Societies Act 1986 or any other enactment which relates, or in so far as it relates, to building societies;

(b) amend an enactment amended by this Part;

(c) replicate, with or without modifications, a provision of this Part;

(d) apply a provision made under or by virtue of this Part, with or without modifications, to this Part as it applies to building societies.

(3) An order -

(a) shall be made by statutory instrument, and

(b) may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

(4) Provision made under or by virtue of this Part may make special provision in relation to the application of this Part to building societies.