- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. The electronic version of this UK Statutory Instrument has been contributed by Westlaw and is taken from the printed publication. Read more
Statutory Instruments
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Laid before Parliament in draft
Made
29th November 1965
Coming into Operation
1st December 1965
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 29th day of November 1965
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas the Social Science Research Council is established by Royal Charter for purposes connected with scientific research and consists of persons appointed by a Minister of the Crown:
And whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament in pursuance of section 1(4) of the Science and Technology Act 1965 and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now therefore Her Majesty, in pursuance of section 1(1) of the said Act is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to declare, and it is hereby declared, as follows:—
1. The Social Science Research Council, whose objects are specified in the Schedule to this Order, is established as a Research Council for purposes of the Science and Technology Act 1965.
2. This Order may be cited as the Social Science Research Council Order 1965 and shall come into operation on the 1st December 1965.
W. G. Agnew
(a) To encourage and support by any means research in the social sciences by any other person or body.
(b) Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraph, to provide and operate services for common use in carrying on such research.
(c) To carry out research in the social sciences.
(d) To make grants to students for post graduate instruction in the social sciences.
(e) To provide advice and to disseminate knowledge concerning the social sciences.
This Order declares the Social Science Research Council to be established as a Research Council for the purposes of the Science and Technology Act 1965 and specifies the objects of the Council.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include: