This Order is the sixth Commencement Order made under the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (“the Act”).

This Order brings into force in England certain provisions of the Act on 22nd November 2001; other provisions partially on that date and fully on 14th December 2001 except where they relate to the provision of pharmaceutical services; and further provisions on 14th December 2001 except where they relate to the provision of pharmaceutical services. It further provides for the abolition of the NHS Tribunal on 14th December 2001 subject to the provisions of article 2(5).