(1)A function of the Queen's Printer under this Part, or conferred by regulations under section 42, may be carried out on the Queen's Printer's behalf by a person authorised by the Queen's Printer.
(2)Where a function is carried out by virtue of subsection (1)—
(a)the Queen's Printer remains responsible for the carrying out of the function, and
(b)anything done by the person authorised under that subsection in pursuance of the authorisation is to be treated as done by the Queen's Printer.