Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation1

1

These Regulations may be cited as the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998 and shall come into force at the end of the period of 8 weeks begining with the day on which they are made (the “commencement date”).

2

These Regulations shall extend only to England and Wales.

3

In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.