Citation, interpretation and extent

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Health Act 1999 (Commencement No. 7) (Scotland) Order 2000.

(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Health Act 1999.

(3) This Order extends to Scotland only.

Appointed day

2.  1st March 2000 is the day appointed for the coming into force of sections 43 and 56 of the Act.

SUSAN C DEACON

A member of the Scottish Executive

St Andrew’s House,

Edinburgh

29th February 2000