(This note is not part of the Order)
So far as extending to England and Wales, this Order partially commences a provision of Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the 2009 Act”). Part 8 relates to construction contracts. It does not commence this provision in respect of contracts relating to construction operations in Wales, however. This Order brings into force, on the day after it is made, section 138 of the 2009 Act - the provision concerning the Secretary of State’s power to disapply (as regards specified types of construction contract) the operation of any or all of the provisions of Part 2 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 2006. It commences this provision to the extent of enabling the Secretary of State to exercise this power.