HC Deb 12 July 1977 vol 935 cc124-5W
Mr. Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the commencement date or dates of SI 5311977 (N.I. 2), Police (Northern Ireland) Older 1977.

Mr. Dunn

The Police (1977 Order) (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 1977 brought into operation, with effect from 15th June 1977, Articles 1, 2, 3, 12, 16, 17 and the Schedule to the Police (Northern Ireland) Order 1977. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will shortly be making a further commencement order bringing the remaining provisions of the 1977 order into operation.