Commencement on 31st October 20032

The publication scheme provisions shall come into force on 31st October 2003 for the following public authorities—

a

the public authorities listed in Part III of Schedule 1 to the Act;

b

the Distinction and Meritorious Service Awards Committee4;

c

Invest Northern Ireland5; and

d

The Northern Ireland Council for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education6.