(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force, on 31st July 2002, the following provisions of the Homelessness Act 2002 in relation to England:
sections 1 to 4 (homelessness reviews and strategies);
sections 5 to 7, 9 and 10 (other functions relating to homelessness);
section 19 (financial provision);
minor and consequential amendments and repeals.
The Order also brings section 12 (co-operation in certain cases involving children) into force on 1st October 2002.
The following provisions came into force on Royal Assent:
section 8
paragraphs 3 and 7 of Schedule 1.