# The Local Government Act 1988 (Exemption for Works Contracts) (Scotland) Order 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988, work falling within certain defined activities may not be carried out by defined authorities unless it has first been subjected to competition.
This Order exempts from Part I certain work so far as carried out by a Scottish local authority under a works contract prior to 1st April 2001. The exemption extends to housing management, management of vehicles, security work, legal services, construction and property services, financial services, information technology services and personnel services.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1423/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1988-exemption-for-works-contracts-scotland-order-1998/note
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