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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 received Royal Assent on 22nd July 2004 and most of its provisions are to be commenced on 1st October 2004. This Order makes consequential amendments to secondary legislation in relation to England - in particular by updating existing references to “fire authorities”, “fire brigades” and “the Fire Services Act 1947”.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business, voluntary bodies or the public sector.