(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is the fifth Commencement Order made under the Housing Act 2004. It brings sections 225 (duties of local housing authorities: accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers) and 226 (guidance in relation to section 225) of, and paragraph 47 of Schedule 15 (housing strategies and statements under section 87 of the Local Government Act 2003)) to, the Housing Act 2004 into force in Wales on 13 December 2007.