288.This section enables designations under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 to be revoked, amended and re-enacted. This will provide flexibility in making arrangements about maritime boundaries with the United Kingdom's neighbours by enabling us to swap areas which have already been designated under section 1(7).
Commentary on Sections Part 2: Security of Energy Supplies Chapter 6: Continental Shelf Section 103: Revocation etc of designations under Continental Shelf Act 1964