Part 3Research

Supplementary

109Predecessor bodies and preservation of symbolic property

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The following bodies corporate (each a “research council”) cease to exist—

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the Arts and Humanities Research Council,

I3b

the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council,

I3c

the Economic and Social Research Council,

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the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council,

e

the Medical Research Council,

I3f

the Natural Environment Research Council,

I1g

the Science and Technology Facilities Council, and

I3h

the Technology Strategy Board.

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The Royal Charters establishing the research councils, and any supplemental Royal Charter granted to a council, are revoked.

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A property transfer scheme made by the Secretary of State under Schedule 10 in connection with a research council must, in particular, make provision for the transfer of the symbolic property of the council to UKRI.

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The symbolic property of a research council is—

a

the name of, and any other name used by, the council,

b

any goodwill in a name falling within paragraph (a),

c

any logo or insignia of the council, and

d

any seal of the council.