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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, which extends only to England and Wales, brings into force sections 2 to 9 of the Local Government (Contracts) Act 1997 (“the Act”) which make provision for safeguarding the interests of persons who enter into certain contracts with a local authority.

Article 2(1) of the Order brings into force on 1st December 1997 certain of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State to make regulations under section 3 of the Act. Article 2(2) brings into force on 30th December 1997 the other provisions of section 3 and sections 2 and 4 to 9 of the Act.