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2. "the former Constitution" means the Constitution of Antigua as in force on 31st October 1981. The provisions of section 127 of the Constitution shall apply for the purposes of interpreting this schedule and otherwise in relation thereto as they apply for the purposes of interpreting and in relation to the Constitution. EXPLANATORY NOTE ( This Note is not part of the Order. ) This Order, which is made at the request and with the consent of the Associated State of Antigua under section 5(4) of the West Indies Act 1967, provides a new constitution for Antigua (which is to be styled Antigua and Barbuda) upon its attainment of fully responsible government within the Commonwealth at the termination of the status of association of Antigua with the United Kingdom under the Act on 1st November 1981. The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981. Antigua and Barbuda Statutory Instruments. 1981 No. 1106.