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AN ACT Establishing the powers OF Lord Admiral of England, and Lord warden of the Cinque Ports, UPON THE council of STATE.  
BE it Enacted by this present Parliament, and by the Authority thereof, That the council of State appointed by Authority of Parliament for the year ensuing, shall have and exercise all such Power, jurisdiction and Authority, and are hereby authorized and enabled to do and execute all such things as pertain to the Office of Lord Admiral of England, and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and all such other Powers and Authorities as were vested in the council of State for the year past, by force of an Act of Parliament, entitled, An Act Repealing the Powers formerly given to the Lord Admiral, and transferring it to the council of State. Provided, That this Act do continue and stand in force until the First day of July, One thousand six hundred fifty and one.  

Die Jovis, 13 Februarii, 1650.  
ORdered by the Parliament, That this Act be forthwith printed and published.  
Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti.    

London, Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1650.