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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, which extends only to Scotland, 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 2nd 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 1st January 1998 the other provisions of section 3 and sections 2 and 4 to 9 of the Act.

The Act will be fully in force in consequence of this Order. Provision as to commencement of sections 2 to 9 in England and Wales was made by way of the Local Government (Contracts) Act 1997 (Commencement No.1) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/2843).