# The British Railways Board (Reduction of Membership) Order 2001, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Under section 1(3) of the Transport Act 1962 the British Railways Board must consist of a chairman and not more than fifteen nor less than nine other members. This Order reduces the membership of the British Railways Board to a chairman and one or more other persons appointed by the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/217/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-railways-board-reduction-of-membership-order-2001/note
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