Provisions of the Act coming into force on 1st November 20112

The following provisions of the Act come into force on 1st November 2011—

a

section 19 (auditing of companies);

b

section 20(1) and (2) (incorporation of the National Audit Office);

c

section 20(3) so far as necessary for bringing into force the provisions specified in paragraphs (d) and (e);

d

paragraphs 1 and 2(1) of Schedule 2 for the purpose of appointing the non-executive members of NAO;

e

Part 2 of Schedule 2 (non-executive members); and

f

section 25 (interpretation).