The Unfair Dismissal (Variation of Qualifying Period) Order 1979
Whereas a draft of the following Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 149(4) of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978(a) ("the 1978 Act") and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the power conferred on him by section 149(1)(c) of the 1978 Act and all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: