# The Lord-Lieutenants (Scotland) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 13th March 1996
Coming into force 1st April 1996
At the Court of Buckingham Palace, the 13th day of March 1996
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by section 131(1A) of the Reserve Forces Act 1980 and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, 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/1996/731/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lord-lieutenants-scotland-order-1996/introduction
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