Introductory text

HALLMARK

Made 3rd December 1998

Laid before Parliament 4th December 1998

Coming into force 1st January 1999

The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated^f1 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972^f2 in relation to measures relating to articles made of, comprising or resembling precious metals, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by that section and, having consulted the British Hallmarking Council and such other persons as he thinks fit, in exercise of his powers under section 4(7) of the Hallmarking Act 1973^f3, hereby makes the following Regulations:—