The Thames Water Authority (Amendment of Local Enactments) Order 1986
Whereas it appears to the Secretary of State for the Environment that the provisions mentioned in this order are local enactments which are inconsistent with a licence granted under the Water Resources Act 1963(a): Now, therefore, in exercise of powers conferred by section 133(1) of that Act, which are now vested in him(b), and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Secretary of State hereby orders as follows:—