Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 53:

In page 12, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following

", and in the case of any such deed, its registration and priority shall be determined in accordance with the law in force at the time it was lodged or presented for registration, or registered, as the case may be".

I am confused as to whether matters still apply with regard to the new authority. This is a drafting amendment. Section 27 states that nothing in Part 2 shall affect deeds already lodged or registered. However, Part 1 includes the repealing of section 4, which repeals the law in force at the time of such lodgement or registration. This amendment is necessary as there is nothing in the Bill to state what will determine the rules for registration and priority of such existing deeds.