The Secretary of State for Transport (Harbour Authorities) Charging Scheme 1982
This Scheme gives effect to section 16 of the Transport Act 1981 which requires the Secretary of State to levy from harbour authorities such contributions as appear to him to be necessary to meet the expenses specified in subsection (2) of that section after making allowance for the contribution made by him in accordance with subsection (3) thereof. The expenses are contingent upon the dissolution of the National Ports Council in accordance with section 15 of, and Schedule 5 to, the Act for which the appointed day is 1st October 1981 under the Transport Act 1981 (Dissolution of National Ports Council) (Appointed Day) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1364).