Explanatory note

This Order makes transitional provision to ensure continuity of administration when local authorities are reorganised by the Local Government Act 1972. In particular the order provides for the exercise by the appropriate successor authorities of functions of guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1959, transfers liabilities to pay the cost of accommodation or social services provided under Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948, or section 45 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 and provides for deeming anything done by dissolved authorities in exercise of their functions under the Food and Drugs Act 1955 or their officers to have been done by the successor authorities or their officers.