The provisions of Parts 1 to 4 come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint.

The provisions of this Part come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.

Before making an order under this section bringing section 50 (provider failure: temporary duty on local authority in Wales in cross-border cases) or 75 (after-care under the Mental Health Act 1983) into force, the Secretary of State must obtain the consent of the Welsh Ministers.

Before making an order under this section bringing section 51 (provider failure: temporary duty on Health and Social Care trusts in cross-border cases) into force, the Secretary of State must obtain the consent of the Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland.

Different days may be appointed under subsection (1) for different purposes (including different areas).