Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force the provisions of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (“the Act”) which repeal sections 3, 3A and 3B of the Civil Defence Act 1948 (provisions relating to the civil defence grant) in so far as those provisions relate to a financial year beginning on or after 1st April 2005. The repeal is commenced on 1st April 2005. This Order also brings into force the provision of the Act which alters the name by which metropolitan county fire and civil defence authorities are to be known by. This provision comes into force on 1st April 2005.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.