http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1062/note/made
The National Heritage Act 1983 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1983
Westlaw
King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
2011-04-05
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
This Order brings into force those provisions of the National Heritage Act 1983 which are specified in Schedules 1 and 2 to the Order.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Order brings into force those provisions of the National Heritage Act 1983 which are specified in Schedules 1 and 2 to the Order.
The provisions specified in Schedule 1, which are brought into force on 3rd August 1983, concern the amendment and repeal of certain enactments relating to the transfer and loan of works of art.
The provisions specified in Schedule 2 are brought into force on 30th September 1983 (subject to a minor transitional provision). They are all related to the establishment of the Boards of Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. Initially these Boards are to be established without functions. A subsequent order will bring into force the functions and other provisions relating to the Boards.