By subsection 18(1), the originating Act of 1931 was to come into operation on 1 January 1932, save as otherwise provided in the Act; and by subsection 18(2), it was to extend to Northern Ireland only if an Order in Council was made to that effect.
By subsection 18(1), the originating Act of 1931 was set to enter into force on 1 January 1932, with the exception of any provisions that might be exempted by the Act; and by subsection 18(2), it was intended to apply specifically to Northern Ireland unless a special decree was made for that region.