Commencement
476.Section 240 of the Act provides for commencement. Unless stated otherwise, the provisions in the Act come into force on a day appointed by the Secretary of State, or where appropriate, the Welsh Ministers, by order.
477.The provisions listed in section 240(5) come into force on the day on which the Act is passed. Section 114 comes into force on the day after that day (see section 240(6)). The provisions listed in section 240(1) come into force 2 months after that passing date.