# The Statistical Returns (Carriage of Goods and Passengers by Sea) Regulations 1997, Introduction: 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 in relation to measures relating to maritime transport, 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:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2330/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/statistical-returns-carriage-of-goods-and-passengers-by-sea-regulations-1997/introduction
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