Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004

General E+W

71 Interpretation E+W

In this Act—

• “the Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales;

• “the Audit Commission” means the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales;

• “body” includes office;

• “financial year” means the 12 months ending with 31 March.

72 Repeals E+W

The enactments mentioned in Schedule 4 are repealed to the extent specified.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 72 wholly in force at 1.4.2005, see s. 73 and S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to Sch. 2)

73 Commencement E+W

(1) The preceding provisions (and the Schedules), except section 71, come into force in accordance with provision made by the Assembly by order.

(2) The power to make orders under subsection (1) is exercisable by statutory instrument.

(3) Orders under subsection (1)—

(a) may include transitional provision or savings;

(b) may make different provision for different purposes.

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1 S. 73 power partly exercised: 31.1.2005 appointed for specified provisions by {S.I. 2005/71}, art. 2, Sch.; 1.4.2005 appointed for specified provisions by {S.I. 2005/558}, art. 2, Sch. 1; 20.7.2005 appointed for specified provisions by {S.I. 2005/1911}, art. 2

74 Extent E+W

(1) The amendment or repeal of a provision by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.

(2) Subject to that, this Act extends to England and Wales only.

75 Short title E+W

This Act may be cited as the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004.