Citation, interpretation and extent1
1
This Order may be cited as the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (Commencement No. 2) (England) Order 2001.
2
In this Order, “the Act” means the Health and Social Care Act 2001.
3
This Order extends to England only.
Appointed Day2
The day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in the Schedule to this Order is 1st October 2001.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health.
Jacqui SmithMinister of State,Department of Health