Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to the proposals of the Merseyside Residuary Body for the transfer of the collection of records known as the Merseyside County Archives and certain other records to Liverpool City Council.

Article 2 transfers the Merseyside County Archives and certain other records and any associated rights and liabilities to Liverpool City Council, together with any land and other property held by the Merseyside Residuary Body exclusively for the purposes of these Archives.

Article 3 requires the Merseyside Residuary Body to set aside the sum of £600,000 from their revenue balances, and to transfer it to Liverpool City Council on the transfer date.

Article 4 makes provision for continuity.