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3. In section 127, in paragraph (a) of subsection (1), for the words “twenty pounds” there shall be substituted “£500, or both”; and at the end of paragraph (b) of that subsection there shall be added the words “or to be so committed and to such a fine”.

4. In section 144, after subsection (2) there shall be inserted the following subsection:—
 * “(2A) In any case where the judge has power to make an order of committal under subsection (2) for failure to attend, he may in lieu of or in addition to making that order, order the debtor to be arrested and brought before the court either forthwith or at such time as the judge may direct.”.

5. In section 157, in paragraph (ii) of subsection (1), for the words “twenty pounds” there shall be substituted “£500"; and after that paragraph there shall be added the words “or may both make such an order and impose such a fine”. Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32) 6. In section 23, after subsection (1) there shall be inserted the following subsection:—
 * “(1A) In any case where the judge has power to make an order of imprisonment under subsection (1) for failure to attend, he may, in lieu of or in addition to making that order, order the debtor to be arrested and brought before the court either forthwith or at such time as the judge may direct.”.

Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) 7. In section 97, in subsection (4), for the words “7 days” there shall be substituted “one month” and at the end of the subsection there shall be added the words “or impose on him a fine not exceeding £500, or both”. SCHEDULE 2 1.—(1) Where the proceedings are taken of the court’s own motion the provisions of the Act listed in this sub-paragraph shall apply as if a complaint had been made against the person against whom the proceedings are taken, and subject to the modifications specified in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below. The enactments so applied are:—
 * section 51 (issue of summons)
 * section 53(1) and (2) (procedure on hearing)
 * section 54 (adjournment)
 * section 55 (non-appearance of defendant)
 * section 97(1) (summons to witness)
 * section 101 (onus of proving exceptions etc.)
 * section 121(1) and (3)(a) (constitution and place of sitting of court)
 * section 123 (defect in process).