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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Local Authorities (Direct Labour Organisation) (Competition) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 and shall come into force on 30th September 1998.
(2) In these Regulations, “the principal Regulations” means the Local Authorities (Direct Labour Organisations) (Competition) (Wales) Regulations 1997.
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In regulation 3 (application) of the principal Regulations, for paragraphs (2) and (3) substitute the following–“
(2) In relation to works of new construction, these Regulations apply to a works contract entered into on or after 1st October 1999 and to functional work to be carried out on or after that date.
(3) In relation to,
(a) general highway works;
(b) the construction or maintenance of a sewer; and
(c) works of maintenance,
these Regulations apply to a works contract entered into on or after 1st January 2000 and to functional work to be carried out on or after that date.”.
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The Local Authorities (Direct Labour Organisations) (Competition) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 are revoked.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Wales
Jon Owen Jones
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Welsh Office
1st September 1998