# The Royal Marines Terms of Service Regulations 1988, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 27th July 1988
Coming into force 1st September 1988
Whereas a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and a period of 40 days beginning with the day of laying has expired and neither House of Parliament has resolved that the Regulations be not made;
Now, therefore, the Defence Council, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 2 of the Armed Forces Act 1966, hereby make the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1395/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/royal-marines-terms-of-service-regulations-1988/introduction
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