# The International Development Association (Interim Trust Fund) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT AND CO-OPERATION
Made 21st February 1997
Coming into force 22nd February 1997
Whereas it is provided in section 6(2) of the Overseas Development and Co-operation Act 1980 (“the Act”) that if the Government of the United Kingdom becomes bound by arrangements for the making of additional payments to the International Development Association the Secretary of State may with the approval of the Treasury by order made by statutory instrument provide for the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any sums required by him for any of the purposes specified in that subsection;
And whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before the House of Commons in accordance with section 6(3) of the Act and has been approved by a resolution of that House;
Now therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 6 of the Act and with the approval of the Treasury, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/840/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/international-development-association-interim-trust-fund-order-1997/introduction
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