Counter-Inflation Act 1973

Power of Minister to designate officers for purposes of enforcement

2 (1) The Minister may by order designate—

(a) any inspectors or chief inspectors appointed under the [1963 c. 31.] Weights and Measures Act 1963, or

(b) any officers of either Agency,

as persons to execute this Act in accordance with this paragraph by doing what may be done by his officers.

(2) Where an order is made under this paragraph designating any inspectors or chief inspectors, or any officers of either Agency, it shall be the duty of the local weights and measures authorities, or as the case may be of the Agency, to put the services of the persons so designated at the disposal of the Minister making the order.

(3) A person designated by an order under this paragraph shall act in accordance with directions given by the Minister in the same way as would one of his officers, but shall be deemed, while so acting, to continue to be employed by the authority or Agency putting his services at the disposal of the Minister.

(4) An order made under this paragraph—

(a) may be varied or revoked by a subsequent order so made, and

(b) shall be contained in a statutory instrument.

(5) Any reference in this Act to an officer, or a duly authorised officer, of the Minister shall include a reference to a person who is designated under this paragraph, and who is acting in accordance with directions given by the Minister and duly authorised for the purpose.