The Scottish Water (Transfer of Functions, etc.) (Tax Provisions) Order 2002
This Order makes provision consequential on the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”). In particular it ensures that the transfer of functions, property and liabilities from the three Scottish water authorities to Scottish Water (the new body corporate established by the 2002 Act) on 1st April 2002 does not give rise to any adverse or beneficial tax consequences.