Explanatory note

This Order brings into force the remaining provisions of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963; the provisions brought into force are set out in the Schedule. These provisions will come into force on 3rd March 1969 except that for the purposes of applying for licences under section 37 and granting such licences to have effect on and after 3rd March 1969, these provisions will come into force on 2nd December 1968.