# The Continental Shelf (Designation of Areas) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


CONTINENTAL SHELF
Made 12th February 1997
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 12th day of February 1997
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas by the Continental Shelf (Designation of Areas) Orders 1964 to 1993 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 a further such area should be so designated:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/268/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/continental-shelf-designation-of-areas-order-1997/introduction
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