Atomic Energy Act 1946

2 General powers of Minister

(1) The Minister shall have power—

(a) to produce use and dispose of, atomic energy and carry out research into any matters connected therewith ;

(b) to manufacture or otherwise produce, buy or otherwise acquire, store and transport any articles which in the opinion of the Minister are, or are likely to be, required for or in connection with the production or use of atomic energy or such research as aforesaid, and to dispose of any articles manufactured, produced, bought .or acquired by him ; and

(c) to do all such things (including the erection of buildings and the execution of works and the working of minerals) as appear to the Minister necessary or expedient for the exercise of the foregoing powers.

(2) Subsections (2) and (3) of section two of the [2 & 3 Geo. 6. c. 38.] Ministry of Supply Act, 1939 (which provide for the application of certain statutory provisions, including provisions relating to the acquisition of land, in relation to the Minister or his property) and Articles 5 and 6 of the Ministry of Supply (Transfer of Powers) (No. 1) Order, 1939, shall apply in relation to any functions of the Minister under this Act or any property vested in or under the control of the Minister by virtue of this Act.