(1)This Act, except the provisions mentioned in subsection (3) below, shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be so appointed for different provisions or for different purposes.
(2)An order under subsection (1) above may make such transitional provision as appears to the Secretary of State necessary or expedient in connection with the provisions brought into force by the order.
(3)The provisions of this Act excepted in subsection (1) above are—
(a)section 23(4) in so far as relating to paragraphs 4 and 5 of Schedule 3;
(b)sections 36, 37 and 38(2), this section and section 40;
(c)the said paragraphs 4 and 5;
(d)sections 19 and 20, but only for the purposes of the said paragraphs 4 and 5; and
(e)Schedule 5.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Power of appointment conferred by s. 39(1) is fully exercised: S.I. 1990/1840, arts. 3, 4