Nothing in this Act shall extend to take away, lessen, or prejudice any powers, rights, or authorities which would or might have been vested in or exercised by [F1the Secretary of State for Defence] if this Act had not been passed.
Editorial Information
X1A dagger appended to a marginal note means that it is no longer accurate.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by S.I. 1964/488