Article 2 Interpretation etcI1

In this Order—

• “instrument” includes, in particular, Royal Charters, Royal Warrants, Orders in Council, Letters Patent, judgments, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, schemes, bye-laws, awards, licences, authorisations, consents, approvals, contracts and other agreements, memoranda and articles of association, certificates, deeds and other documents;

• “the Lord President” means the Lord President of the Council.

This Order does not affect the validity of anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to a Minister of the Crown, or the department or an officer of a Minister of the Crown, before the coming into force of this Order.