The Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1994

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force on 3rd January 1995 provisions of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 relating to newspaper mergers; Restrictive Trade Practices: registration of commercially sensitive information; Bars in licensed premises in England and Wales: Children’s Certificates; Employment Agencies etc.: Replacement of licensing; Unfair Dismissal: selection for redundancy; and certain provisions relating to goods and public service vehicle (“PSV”) operator licensing etc.; together with associated repeals. It brings into force on 1st April provision relating to objections to applications for PSV licences. It makes transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of sections 36(1) (Unfair dismissal: selection for redundancy) and 60 (Objections to applications for PSV licences).