# The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No. 1) (Wales) Order 2009, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 6 April 2009 section 147 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14) (and associated provisions). Section 147 removes the liability of a spouse or parent to contribute to the cost of accommodation provided by a local authority for the person concerned under Part 3 of the National Assistance Act 1948.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2009/631/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-and-social-care-act-2008-commencement-no-1-wales-order-2009/note
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