# The Continental Shelf (Designation of Areas) Order 1999, Introduction: Introductory text


CONTINENTAL SHELF
Made 21st July 1999
Coming into force in accordance with Article 1(3).
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 21st day of July 1999
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas by the Continental Shelf (Designation of Areas) Orders 1964 to 1997 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/1999/2031/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/continental-shelf-designation-of-areas-order-1999/introduction
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