The Lace Industry (Levy) Order, 1948
Whereas it appears to the Board of Trade that it is expedient that funds should be made available for the purpose of scientific research in connection with the lace industry.

And Whereas it further appears to the Board of Trade that an Association to be called the Lace Research Association (hereinafter called "the Association") a body capable of carrying out such scientific research satisfactorily is to be brought into being.

Now, therefore, the Board of Trade in pursuance of the powers con...