This document establishes the legal framework and specific fee structures for services provided by the Public Record Office in 1990. The text serves as a statutory instrument issued by the British government to regulate the financial obligations of individuals and organizations accessing public archives. It provides the official schedule of charges for document retrieval, reproduction, and administrative services during the specified fiscal period.

Legal professionals and archival researchers utilize this document as a primary source for understanding the regulatory environment of the UK government in 1990. It is a technical, administrative text intended for those requiring precise historical data on government service costs.