# The Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973 (Appointed Day) Order 1973

S.I. 1973/463 · made 15 March 1973

This Order fixes the 1st April 1973 as the appointed day for the purposes of section 1 of the Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973. Upon that date will take place the transfers provided for in that Act of that part of the undertaking of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority known as the Weapons Group to the Secretary of State.

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## Introductory text

ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Made 15th March 1973
The Secretary of State, in exercise of his powers under section 1(1) of the Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973, and all other powers in that behalf enabling him, hereby orders as follows:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973 (Appointed Day) Order 1973.

## 2 

The appointed day for the purposes of section 1 of the Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973 shall be 1st April 1973.

## Signature

Carrington
Secretary of State for Defence
Dated 15th March 1973

## Explanatory note

This Order fixes the 1st April 1973 as the appointed day for the purposes of section 1 of the Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973. Upon that date will take place the transfers provided for in that Act of that part of the undertaking of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority known as the Weapons Group to the Secretary of State.

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