# The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 19th February 1997
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 132(4) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996, hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/305/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reserve-forces-act-1996-commencement-no-1-order-1997/introduction
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