EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
So far as extending to England and Wales, this Order commences provisions of Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the 2009 Act”). Part 8 relates to construction contracts. It does not commence such provisions in respect of contracts relating to construction operations in Wales, however. It commences, on 1st October 2011, section 138 (to the extent not already in force) and sections 139 to 145 of the Act.