# The House of Commons Disqualification Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


PARLIAMENT
Made 19th March 1997
Coming into force 19th March 1997
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 19th day of March 1997
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas section 5 of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 enables Her Majesty by Order in Council to amend Schedule 1 to that Act in accordance with a resolution of the House of Commons:
And whereas on 13th February 1997 it was resolved by the House of Commons that Schedule 1 to the Act of 1975 be amended:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in pursuance of the said section 5 and in accordance with the said resolution, 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/1997/861/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/house-of-commons-disqualification-order-1997/introduction
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