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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force on 1st January 1988:

  • section 1 of the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987 (which provides for the acquisition and loss by land of diplomatic or consular status);

  • sections 2, 3 and 4 of, and Schedule 1 to, the Act (which provide for the vesting of former diplomatic or consular premises in the Secretary of State and his duty to sell such premises);

  • section 5 of the Act (interpretation); and

  • section 8 of the Act (financial provision).