(This note is not part of the Order)
The following provisions of the Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 have been brought into operation by earlier commencement orders as from the dates shown.
| Provision | Date of Commencement | S.R. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Section 30 (partially) | 10th March 2008 | 2008 No. 93 (C. 3) |
| 7th April 2008 | ||
| Section 36 | 1st April 2008 | 2008 No. 147 (C. 7) |
| Section 37 (partially) | 1st April 2008 | 2008 No. 147 (C. 7) |
| Sections 38(1), 48 and 49 | 8th October 2007 | 2007 No. 429 (C. 27) |
| Section 45 | 1st April 2008 | 2008 No. 147 (C. 7) |
| Section 52 (partially) | 19th July 2007 | 2007 No. 335 (C. 23) |
| 10th August 2007 | ||
| Section 54 (partially) | 8th October 2007 | 2007 No. 429 (C. 27) |
| 29th October 2007 | ||
| Sections 56 and 58 (partially) | 8th October 2007 | 2007 No. 429 (C. 27) |
| 7th April 2008 | 2008 No. 93 (C. 3) | |
| Schedule 5 (partially) | 1st April 2008 | 2008 No. 147 (C. 7) |
| Schedule 6 (partially) | 19th July 2007 | 2007 No. 335 (C. 23) |
| 10th August 2007 | ||
| Schedule 7 (partially) | 8th October 2007 | 2007 No. 429 (C. 27) |
| Schedule 8 (partially) | 8th October 2007 | 2007 No. 429 (C. 27) |
| 7th April 2008 | 2008 No. 93 (C. 3) |