Note as to Earlier Commencement Orders
(This note is not part of the order)
Commencement of the provisions specified below in relation to Wales (including provisions applicable to England and Wales) is provided for in the Health (Wales) Act 2003 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2003 S.I .2003/ 2660 (W.256 ) (C.102)
| Provision | Date of commencement |
|---|---|
| Section 1 (in relation to Wales only) | 20th October 2003 |
| Section 7(1) (partially in relation to Wales only) | 20th October 2003 |
| Section 7(2) (partially) (in relation to Wales only) | 20th October 2003 |
| Section 2 (for regulation making purposes only) | 20th October 2003 |
| Section 3 (for regulation making purposes only) | 20th October 2003 |
| Sections 4, 5 and 6 | 20th October 2003 |
| Schedule 1 (in relation to Wales only) | 20th October 2003 |
| Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 7 and 14 of Schedule 3 | 20th October 2003 |
| Schedule 4, except the reference to section 22(4) of the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 | 20th October 2003 |
| Paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 | 20th October 2003 |
| Sections 2, 3 and 7(1) for all remaining purposes | 1st April 2005 |
| Schedules 2 and 3 except paragraph 16 of Schedule 3 |