The Transfer of Functions (Construction of Ships) Order 1959
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This Note is not part of the Order, but is intended to indicate its general purport) This Order in Council, made under s. 3 of the Ministry of Supply Act, 1939, authorises the Minister of Aviation to exercise concurrently with the War Office and the Air Ministry the functions restored to those departments by the Service Departments Supply (No. 1) Order, 1959.

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 30th day of October, 1959
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Coun...