# The Humber Bridge (Debts) Order 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Section 5(3) of the Humber Bridge Act 1971 authorises the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to enter into agreements with the Humber Bridge Board for the financing of the construction and maintenance of the Humber Bridge. Section 1(1) of the Humber Bridge (Debts) Act 1996 empowers the Secretary of State to provide that any sum (including interest) payable to him by the Board pursuant to such agreements shall not be payable.
This Order releases the Board from its obligation to pay to the Secretary of State under agreements with him dated 29th March 1972 and 1st July 1998 the sums of principal and interest listed in the Schedule. The Order becomes effective on 19th August 1998.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1797/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/humber-bridge-debts-order-1998/note
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