Statutory Instruments
2008 No. 2089
International Development
The African Development Fund (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2008
Made
17th July 2008
Coming into force in accordance with Article 1
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the International Development Act 2002( 1 ) (“the Act”).
In accordance with section 11(4) of the Act, the Secretary of State makes this Order with the approval of the Treasury.
In accordance with section 11(5) of the Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before the House of Commons and approved by resolution of that House.
Citation and commencement
1. This Order may be cited as the African Development Fund (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2008 and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.
Amendment to the Principal Order 2006
2.Article 3 of the African Development Fund (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) Order 2006( 2 ) is amended as follows:
(a) after “on behalf of the Government” insert “and in accordance with section 11 of the International Development Act 2002”;
(b) for “£79.19 million” substitute “£122.7 million”.
Douglas Alexander
Secretary of State
Department for International Development
17th July 2008
We approve
Alan Campbell
Dave Watts
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
17th July 2008