Commencement
261.There is a special procedure in relation to section 48(1) to (6) which is set out in the notes dealing with that section. The main provisions of the Act (Parts 1-6) will be brought into force by means of regulations made by the Secretary of State, with the exception of section 48(7) which will commence automatically two months after Royal Assent. Part 7 will commence on Royal Assent, except for section 57(1) and Schedule 5 (consequential amendments) which will be brought into force by regulations made by the Secretary of State.