Commentary on provisions of Act Section 7: Commencement
Section 7 provides for the extent and commencement provisions of this Act, and its short title, to come into force on the day on which the Act is passed. Section 1(5), which allows HMRC to make declarations as to a child’s eligibility and carry out related functions, will also come into force on Royal Assent.
	Under subsection (2), the remaining provisions of this Act will come into force on such day or days as may be appointed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
	Regulations under subsection (2) allow for the introduction of the extended entitlement in some areas in advance of others.