Transitional arrangements 27 (1) This sub-paragraph applies to a rate of return— (a) prescribed by an order made under section 1(1) of the Damages Act 1996, and 35 (b) having effect— (i) in relation to Scotland, and (ii) immediately before the appointed day. (2) A rate of return to which sub-paragraph (1) applies is to be treated from the appointed day as if it were set for the purpose of section B1(1). 18 Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill Schedule—Investments: setting rate of return (3) For the purpose of this paragraph, the appointed day is the day on which the schedule of the Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Act 2019 comes into force. 28 (1) A review under paragraph 1(1) of the position of there being no rate of return 5 cannot cause the maintaining of that position, so in conducting such a review in relation to that position— (a) paragraphs 5(a) and 33(5)(a) are to be read as if referring to a rate of return of some sort, and (b) paragraphs 5(b) and 33(5)(b) are to be ignored. 10 (2) On the question of a review under paragraph 1(1) of the position of there being no rate of return, see paragraph 1(3)(a)(ii). 29 (1) Paragraph 6 extends to views received, in advance of the appointed day, in anticipation of the starting of a review under paragraph 1(1). (2) For the purpose of this paragraph, the appointed day is the day on which the 15 schedule of the Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Act 2019 comes into force. 30 (1) Paragraph 26...