The Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) (Wales) Order 2012 No. 193 (W. 31) (C. 6)

Title and application

1.  The title of this Order is the Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) (Wales) Order 2012 and it applies in relation to Wales.

Provisions coming into force on 31 January 2012

2.  The following provisions of the Localism Act 2011 come into force on 31 January 2012—

(a) sections 38 to 43 (pay accountability);

(b) section 69 (non-domestic rates; discretionary relief).

Carl Sargeant

Minister for Local Government and Communities, one of the Welsh Ministers.

25 January 2012