This document details the regulations governing Wages Councils in 1987, as enabled by the Wages Act 1986. It specifies the procedures for issuing notices, the effective dates for these regulations, and their regional applicability across England, Wales, and Scotland. The text serves as a legal instrument to define and enforce employment standards within specific industrial sectors.

This is a statutory instrument, a piece of primary legislation that outlines specific legal requirements and procedures. Its authority derives directly from the enabling act, the Wages Act 1986, and its purpose is to provide a clear, enforceable framework for Wages Councils. As such, its reception is primarily within legal and administrative contexts, where its accuracy and adherence to the parent act are paramount.