
1 
This Order may be cited as the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996 (Commencement) Order 1997.
2 
1st April 1997 is the day appointed for the coming into force of sections 1 to 5 and 7 of the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996.
Stephen Dorrell
One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State
10th March 1997