This Order brings into force on 2nd March 2001 section 23(1) to (3) of the Care Standards Act 2000 (“the Act”) in relation to England only. Section 23(1) enables the appropriate Minister (who, in relation to England, is the Secretary of State) to prepare and publish statements of national minimum standards applicable to establishments or agencies to which the Act relates. Section 23(2) requires the appropriate Minister to keep the standards set out in the statements under review, and provides for the publication of amended statements. Section 23(3) makes provision for consultation before a statement is issued.