Article 1 Citation, interpretation and commencement
(1)
This Order may be cited as the Transfer of Functions (Science) Order 1992.
(2)
In this Order—
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“the Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster;
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“instrument”, without prejudice to the generality of that expression, includes in particular Royal Charters, Orders in Council, Letters Patent, judgments, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, schemes, bye-laws, awards, contracts, memoranda and articles of association, certificates and other documents;
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“the Minister” means the Minister for the Civil Service;
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“the Office” means the Office of Public Service and Science.
(3)
This Order shall come into force on 6th July 1992.