Commencement and Extent
335.Section 70 provides that this Act extends only to England and Wales, except sections 50 to 52 and 59 (preserved rights), section 63 (prescribing rights) and 64 to 66 and 65 (supplementary provisions) which also extend to Scotland and sections 63 to 65 which also extend to Northern Ireland.
336.Some technical provisions of the Act will come into force on Royal Assent together with those conferring powers to make orders or regulations. The other provisions of the Act will come into force on such a day, or days, as the relevant authority (or in certain cases, the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers) may appoint by order.
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