(This note is not part of the Order)
The Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 enables local authorities to supply goods and services (subject to certain restrictions) to other local authorities and to designated public bodies. This Order designates as public bodies for the purposes of that Act certain persons (articles 2 and 3) and imposes certain restrictions on agreements which may be entered into by virtue of this Order (articles 4 and 5).