The Weights and Measures (Carriage of Solid Fuel by Rail) Order 1987

Laid before Parliament in draft

Made16th February 1987

Coming into force1st March 1987

Whereas the Secretary of State pursuant to section 86(2) of the Weights and Measures Act 19851 has consulted with organisations appearing to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by this Order and considered the representations made to him by such organisations with respect to the subject matter of this Order:

And whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament pursuant to section 86(5) of that Act:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of his powers under sections 22(1) and (2), 24 and 86(1) of that Act and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:—