# The Armed Forces Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1981, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 17th October 1981
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 29(1) of the Armed Forces Act 1981, hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/1503/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-act-1981-commencement-no-1-order-1981/introduction
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