# The Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996 (Commencement) Order 1997, Article 2: Day appointed


1st April 1997 is the day appointed for the coming into force of sections 1 to 5 and 7 of the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/756/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/community-care-direct-payments-act-1996-commencement-order-1997/article-2
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