# The Control of Gold, Securities, Payments and Credits (Kuwait) Directions 1990, Introduction: Introductory text


EMERGENCY POWERS
Made 2nd August 1990
Laid before Parliament 3rd August 1990
Coming into force 2nd August 1990
Whereas the Treasury are satisfied that action to the detriment of the economic position of the United Kingdom is being or is likely to be taken by the government of or persons resident in Kuwait.
Now, therefore, the Treasury, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 2 of the Emergency Laws (Re-enactments and Repeals) Act 1964 hereby give the following directions:–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1591/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-gold-securities-payments-and-credits-kuwait-directions-1990/introduction
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