Introductory text

MERCHANT SHIPPING

SAFETY

Made 27th February 1997

Laid before Parliament 6th March 1997

Coming into force 27th March 1997

Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated^f1 for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972^f2 in relation to measures relating to the safety of ships and the health and safety of persons on them;

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said section 2(2) and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:—