(1) If a direction was
in force under section 16(9) of the NCA (State Provisions) Act immediately
before 1 January 2003 —
(a) the
direction has effect; and
(b)
section 18(10), (11) and (14)(b) apply to the direction as if it were a
direction under section 18(9).
(2) Section 18(12) and
(13), so far as they relate to the CEO, apply to evidence in relation to which
a direction was given under section 16(9) of the NCA (State Provisions) Act as
if it were evidence given before an examiner in relation to which the examiner
has given a direction under section 18(9).