Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 27th February 1987 the provisions in the Sex Discrimination Act 1986 which relate to the repeal of the Baking Industry (Hours of Work) Act 1954 and to the amendment or repeal of legislation containing restrictions on working hours and conditions of women other than the Hours of Employment (Conventions) Act 1936 (c.22) (which imposes restrictions on the employment of women at night in industrial undertakings).