The Act Commentary on Sections Section 79: Commencement
262.Subsection (1) brings this section, and the other provisions listed in this subsection, into effect on the date the Act received the Royal Assent. Subsection (2) provides for the remainder of the Act to be brought into force by order – known as a commencement order - made by the Minister for the Cabinet Office. Subsection (3) allows him to make commencement orders bringing different provisions of the Act into force on different dates.