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LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES

Made 18th July 1996

Coming into force

For the purposes of articles 2(2), 4(2) and (3), 6 and 9 to 15 19th July 1996

For all other purposes 1st April 1998

Whereas the Local Government Commission for England, acting pursuant to section 15(4) of the Local Government Act 1992^f1, has submitted to the Secretary of State a report on its review of the county of Berkshire together with its recommendations:

And whereas the Secretary of State has decided to give effect to the recommendations, with modifications:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 17^f2, 18(3)(a) and 26 of the Local Government Act 1992, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order, a draft of which has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament: