(1)The following provisions of this Act—
(a)paragraphs 7 to 9 of Schedule 2 so far as relating to BBC companies (as defined by section 202(1) of the 1990 Act), and section 73 so far as relating to those paragraphs in their application to such companies,
(b)sections 74 to 78,
(c)section 80,
(d)section 83,
(e)sections 88, 90 and 92,
(f)Part VI (and Schedules 5 to 8),
(g)section 147(1),
(h)paragraphs 15 and 19 of Schedule 10 so far as relating to BBC companies (as defined by section 202(1) of the 1990 Act), and section 148(1) so far as relating to those paragraphs in their application to such companies,
(i)the entries in Schedule 11 relating to sections 32(9), 45(8) and (9) and 47(11) and (12) of the 1990 Act, and section 148(2) so far as relating to those entries, and
(j)this section and section 150,
shall come into force on the passing of this Act.
(2)The other provisions of this Act shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes.
(3)The power to make an order under this section includes power to make such transitional provisions and savings as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1S. 149(2) power partly exercised (9.8.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2120
S. 149(2) power partly exercised (21.3.1997): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1997/1005
S. 149(2) power partly exercised (28.1.1998): 29.1.1998 appointed for specifed provisions for specified purposes by S.I. 1998/188, art. 3