Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 1st January 1976 the provisions of the Employment Protection Act 1975 specified in Schedule 1. These provisions include:—

(a) those establishing and conferring functions on the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service;

(b) those relating to wages councils and agricultural wages boards; and

(c) those amending the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Employment and Training Act 1973 and certain of those amending the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

The Order brings into operation on 1st February 1976 the provisions of the Employment Protection Act 1975 specified in Schedule 2. These provisions include:—

(a) those relating to the Certification Officer;

(b) those relating to the Central Arbitration Committee; and

(c) those relating to the recognition of trade unions.

The Order also brings into operation on 1st March 1976 the remaining provisions amending the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.