1 Citation, commencement, interpretation and extent
1 These Regulations, which may be cited as the Preserved Rights (Transfer of Responsibilities to Local Authorities) Regulations 2001, shall come into force on 19th December 2001.
2 In these Regulations, unless otherwise stated, references to sections are to sections of the Health and Social Care Act 2001.
3 These Regulations extend to England only.
Section 50 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001 extends to England and Wales, and to Scotland, see sections 70(5) and (6) of the 2001 Act. These regulations are made by the Secretary of State who is the relevant authority empowered to make these regulations for England, see section 66 of the 2001 Act.