Introductory text

MERCHANT SHIPPING

Made 24th September 1997

Laid before Parliament 8th October 1997

Coming into force 1st November 1997

The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972^f1 in relation to measures relating to maritime transport^f2, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by the said section 2(2), and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations: