Dated Consumer unit whats the fuse for

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I saw this dated Wylex CU the other day and not sure what this separate fuseway was for; does anyone know I've never see one like this before !
 

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The main bank of fuses is rated at 30A max. This one is rated at 45A max. 45A fuse holder has a little peg sticking out of its inside edge, and only this position has the cut out for it to fit into.
 

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