
1 
This Order may be cited as the Combined Probation Areas (Powys) Order 1998 and shall come into force on 1st January 1999.
2 
For that part of the Combined Probation Areas Order 1986 which relates to the Powys Probation Area there shall be substituted the following:

(1) (2) (3)
Petty Sessions Area Probation Area  Number of justices on probation committee
De Brycheiniog Powys 3
De Maldwyn  3
Radnorshire and North Brecknock  2
Welshpool  2
3 
The three members of the Powys Probation Committee appointed before 1st January 1999 by the justices for the petty sessions areas of Brecon and Ystradgynlais shall continue in office as if appointed by the justices for the new petty sessions area of De Brycheiniog.
4 
The three members of the Powys Probation Committee appointed before 1st January 1999 by the justices for the petty sessions areas of Machynlleth and Newtown shall continue in office as if appointed by the justices for the new petty sessions area of De Maldwyn.
Paul Boateng
Minister of State
Home Office
22nd December 1998