Explanatory note

The Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemptions) (Wales) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/339), in general terms, provides an exemption during the period of local government reorganisation in Wales for Welsh local authorities (other than community councils) and Welsh combined fire authorities from the competition requirements imposed by or under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988. The exemption provided for by the 1994 Order covers the period of three years beginning with 1st April 1994. This Order extends the exemption period until 30th September 1997 (article 3(1)) subject to certain exceptions (article 3(2) and (3)).