# The Armed Forces Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 29th August 1997
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 36(2) and (5) of the Armed Forces Act 1996, hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2164/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-act-1996-commencement-no-3-and-transitional-provisions-order-1997/introduction
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