The Higher Education Act 2004 (Commencement No.2 and Transitional Provision) (Wales) Order 2005

• Citation: S.I. 2005/1833 (W.)
• Sections: 6

Section 1 Title, application and interpretation

The title of this Order is the Higher Education Act 2004 (Commencement No.2 and Transitional Provision) (Wales) Order 2005.

Section 2 Title, application and interpretation

Provisions brought into force by this Order are brought into force in relation to Wales.

Section 3 Title, application and interpretation

In this Order, unless otherwise stated, references to sections and Schedules are references to sections of and Schedules to the Higher Education Act 2004.

Section 4 Provisions coming into force

The following provisions come into force on 7 July 2005—

(a) section 10(2);

(b) section 44 (1), (2), (5) and (6);

(c) section 49 in so far as it relates to the provisions of Schedule 6 below;

(d) section 50 in so far as it relates to the provisions of Schedule 7 below;

(e) in Schedule 6, paragraph 7, the omission of section 26(5) of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998; and

(f) in Schedule 7, the repeal of section 26(5) of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998.

Section 5 Provisions coming into force

The following provisions come into force on 1 September 2006—

(a) section 44(3); and

(b) section 44(4).

Section 6 Transitional and saving provision

Notwithstanding the coming into force of section 44(1) and (2) by virtue of article 4(b) above, until 1 September 2006, the functions of the Secretary of State under the Education (Student Support) Regulations 2005 are exercisable in relation to Wales by the Secretary of State solely.