# The Transfer of Functions (Statutory Instruments) Order 2006, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
(a) “the Minister” means the Minister for the Civil Service;
(b) “instrument”, without prejudice to the generality of that expression, includes in particular Royal Charters, Royal Warrants, Orders in Council, Letters Patent, judgments, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, schemes, bye-laws, awards, contracts and other agreements, memoranda and articles of association, certificates, deeds and other documents.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1927/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transfer-of-functions-statutory-instruments-order-2006/article-2
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