Introductory text

Whereas by the Continental Shelf (Designation of Areas) Orders 1964 to 1987^f1 certain areas are designated as areas within which the rights of the United Kingdom with respect to the sea bed and subsoil and their natural resources may be exercised;

And whereas it is expedient that further such areas should be so designated;

And whereas it is necessary in order to give effect to the Agreement^f2 signed on the 7th day of November 1988 by the Governments of the United Kingdom and of the Republic of Ireland to amend the Continental Shelf (Designation of Additional Areas) Order 1971^f3 and the Continental Shelf (Designation of Additional Areas) Order 1974^f4;