# The Local Government Act 1986 (Commencement) Order 1987, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st April 1988 section 5 of the Local Government Act 1986, which requires local authorities to keep separate accounts of their expenditure on publicity. It extends to England and Wales and Scotland.
The remainder of the Act is already in force in accordance with section 12(2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2003/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1986-commencement-order-1987/note
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