Part 6General

I1169Extent

1

Subject as follows, this Act extends to England and Wales only.

2

The following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—

b

paragraphs 87 and 88 of Schedule 5 (and section 55 so far as relating to those paragraphs);

c

sections 136 to 143 and Schedule 9 (new homes ombudsman scheme);

d

section 146 and Schedule 11 (construction products);

e

sections 152 to 155 (costs contribution orders);

f

section 157 to 159 (architects);

g

this Part except section 161, 164 and 167.

3

Section 2(2) and Schedule 1 (amendments of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974) extend to England and Wales and Scotland.

4

The amendments made by Schedule 10 (amendments in connection with the new homes ombudsman scheme) have the same extent as the provision amended.

5

Sections 147 to 149 (liability relating to construction products) extend to England and Wales and Scotland.

6

Section 151 (liability relating to construction products: limitation in Scotland) extends to Scotland only.

7

The Secretary of State may by regulations—

a

provide for the provisions mentioned in subsection (5) to extend also to Northern Ireland, and

b

make provision (including provision amending this Act or any other enactment) in relation to the application of the provisions mentioned in subsection (5) in Northern Ireland.