Citation, interpretation and extent
1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2001.
(2) In this Order—
“the Act” means the Health and Social Care Act 2001.
(3) Article 2(1) and article 3 of this Order extend to England, Wales and Scotland(1).
(4) Article 2(2) of this Order extends to England only.
(1)
See the Health and Social Care Act 2001, section 70(3)(b) and (4)(b) for the definition of “relevant authority” in relation to, and section 70(5) and (6) for the extent of, sections 50 to 52 of that Act.