Introductory text

MERCHANT SHIPPING

Made 9th June 1998

Laid before Parliament 10th June 1998

Coming into force 1st July 1998

The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated^f1 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972^f2 in relation to safety of ships and the health and safety of persons on them, 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: