Section 59(1)

During any period of emergency within the meaning of this section the powers exercisable in relation to an invention by a government department or a person authorised by a government department under section 55 above shall include power to use the invention for any purpose which appears to the department necessary or expedient— and any reference in this Act to the services of the Crown shall, as respects any period of emergency, include a reference to those purposes. for the efficient prosecution of any war in which Her Majesty may be engaged; for the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community; for securing a sufficiency of supplies and services essential to the well-being of the community; for promoting the productivity of industry, commerce and agriculture; for fostering and directing exports and reducing imports, or imports of any classes, from all or any countries and for redressing the balance of trade; generally for ensuring that the whole resources of the community are available for use, and are used, in a manner best calculated to serve the interests of the community; or for assisting the relief of suffering and the restoration and distribution of essential supplies and services in any country or territory outside the United Kingdom which is in grave distress as the result of war;

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04