Explanatory note

This Order makes provision for the transfer of policeman consequent on changes in police areas arising under the Local Government Act 1972. It odes not apply to Greater London. It provides for the transfer of members of police forces, other than chief constables, police cadets and special constables to the new police areas established on 1st April 1974 and for persons having at right of reversion to an existing police force to have a right of reversion to a new police force.