Section 178 - Savings and transitional provisions

(1) Notwithstanding the repeal of the enactments specified in Schedule III, any statutory instrument made under those enactments and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act are continued in force until amended, revoked or otherwise dealt with under this Act.

(2) The Trades Union Congress and the trade unions (whether affiliated to the Trade Union Congress or not) which are in existence immediately before the commencement of this Act shall not be required to apply for registration by reason only of the coming into force of this Act.

(3) Upon the coming into force of this Act and until the National Tripartite Committee provided for under section 110 is composed, the administrative arrangement in existence on national tripartite committee shall continue to operate.