Commentary on Sections Supplementary and general Section 18: Power to dissolve LBRO
54.Section 18 confers on the Secretary of State a power to provide for the dissolution of LBRO. The section specifies that the order may, among other things, provide for the transfer of functions, property, rights, or liabilities of LBRO to another person.
55.It is intended that LBRO will be dissolved when it is deemed to have achieved its objective. Before making an order to this effect the Secretary of State must consult, the Welsh Ministers and such persons as will be substantially affected by the dissolution of LBRO. An order under this section, in order to provide for the dissolution of LBRO, may repeal, revoke, or amend any enactment.