The British Honduras (Alteration of Boundaries) Order in Council 1950
Whereas it is desirable to extend the boundaries of the Colony of British Honduras so as to include the continental shelf contiguous to the coasts of the Colony: Now, therefore, His Majesty, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon Him by the Colonial Boundaries Act, 1895(a), and of all other powers enabling Him in that behalf, is pleased by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—