
1 
This Order may be cited as the Education Act 1973 (Commencement) Order 1973.
2 
Section 1(1)(a) of, and Part III of schedule 2 to, the Education Act 1973 shall come into force on 1st February 1974.
Given under the Official Seal of the Secretary of State for Education and Science on 26th September 1973.
Margaret H. Thatcher
Secretary of State for Education and Science
Given under my hand on 28th September 1973.
Peter Thomas
Secretary of State for Wales
