The African Development Fund (Initial Subscription) Order 1973
The Overseas Aid Act 1968, section 2(1), provides that if the Government of the United Kingdom becomes bound by arrangements for the making of initial contributions to the capital stock of a regional development bank, the Minister of Overseas Development may, with the approval of the Treasury, provide by order for the payment out of moneys provided by Parliament of any sums required by him for any of the purposes specified in that subsection. This power is now exercisable by the Secretary of State.