Subject to subsection (3), the provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.

Regulations under subsection (1) may appoint different days for different purposes or areas.

This Part comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.

The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

Regulations under subsection (4) may make different provision for different purposes or areas.