Explanatory note

This Order confers privileges and immunities on the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux, on representatives of its Member Governments and on its officers. These privileges and immunities are conferred in accordance with an Agreement which has been negotiated between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux. The Order will enable the Government to give effect to the Agreement, which will enter into force on signature. The Order will come into operation on the date on which the Agreement enters into forcre.