2.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below, the provisions of the 1994 Act which are specified in the Schedule to this Order shall come into force on 24th October 1994.
(2) The provisions of section 1(5), (6) and (8) of the 1994 Act brought into force by this Order shall have effect only for the interpretation of Part IV of the 1972 Act as amended in consequence of this Order.
(3) The provisions of sections 54, 55(5), 56(1) and (5), 58(4), 59(2), 72, 73, and 270(1) of the 1972 Act in force immediately prior to the commencement of this Order shall continue to have effect in relation to the administration of local government in Wales before 1st April 1996.