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PART IContinuance of Services Acts
1Continuance of Services Acts
(1)The [1955 c. 18.] Army Act 1955, the [1955 c. 19.] Air Force Act 1955 and the [1957 c. 53.] Naval Discipline Act 1957 shall, instead of expiring on 31st August 1981, continue in force until 31st August 1982, and shall then expire unless continued in force in accordance with the following provisions of this section.
(2)Subject to subsection (3) below, Her Majesty may from time to time by Order in Council provide for the said Acts to continue in force for a period not exceeding twelve months beyond the day on which they would otherwise expire.
(3)No Order in Council shall be made under subsection (2) above so as to continue the said Acts beyond the end of the year 1986.
(4)No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty in Council to make an order under subsection (2) above unless a draft thereof has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5)Section 1 of the [1976 c. 52.] Armed Forces Act 1976 shall be repealed on 1st September 1981.
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