(1)This Act may be cited as the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979.
(2)This Act, except section 21(2) and this section (which shall come into force on the passing of this Act), shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and different days may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
(3)This Act extends to Northern Ireland.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 24(2): power of appointment conferred by section 24(2) fully exercised: S.I. 1980/893; 1982/963, 1565; 1983/668