# Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


NORTHERN IRELAND DEPARTMENTS
Made 22nd August 1997
Coming into operation 1st October 1997
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Ministries Act (Northern Ireland) 1944 and now vested in me and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I hereby make the following Order—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1997/391/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/departments-transfer-of-functions-order-northern-ireland-1997/introduction
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