The Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provision) Order 2012 No. 57 (C. 2)

Provisions coming into force on 15th January 2012 in relation to England, Wales and to the extent specified in section 239 of the Act, Scotland

2.  The following provisions of the Act come into force in relation to England, Wales and, to the extent specified in section 239 of the Act, to Scotland, on 15th January 2012—

(a) section 128(2) and Schedule 13 so far as the amendments made to the 2008 Act, by paragraphs 3, 10 and 42, confer power on the Secretary of State to make regulations or rules;

(b) section 129 so far as it confers power on the Secretary of State to give directions;

(c) section 138(5) so far as the amendments made to the 2008 Act confer power on the Secretary of State to make regulations; and

(d) section 142(3) so far as the amendments made to the 2008 Act confer power on the Secretary of State to make regulations.