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[F1(1)The Secretary of State may make an order under this section (a “delegation order”for the purpose of enabling functions of the Secretary of State under this Part to be exercised by a body designated by the order.
(1A)The body so designated may be either—
(a)a body corporate which is established by the order, or
(b)subject to section 46A, a body (whether a body corporate or an unincorporated association) which is already in existence (“an existing body”).]
(2)A delegation order has the effect of transferring to the body [F2designated] by it, subject to such exceptions and reservations as may be specified in the order, all the functions of the Secretary of State under this Part except—
[F3(a)such functions under Part I of Schedule 14 (prevention of restrictive practices) as are excepted by regulations under section 47, and]
(b)his functions in relation to the body itself;
and the order may also confer on the body such other functions supplementary or incidental to those transferred as appear to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.
(3)Any transfer of the functions under the following provisions shall be subject to the reservation that they remain exercisable concurrently by the Secretary of State—
(a)section 38 (power to call for information), and
(b)section 40 (directions to comply with international obligations);
and any transfer of the function of refusing to approve an overseas qualification, or withdrawing such approval, on the grounds referred to in section 33(3) (lack of reciprocity) shall be subject to the reservation that the function is exercisable only with the consent of the Secretary of State.
(4)A delegation order may be amended or, if it appears to the Secretary of State that it is no longer in the public interest that the order should remain in force, revoked by a further order under this section.
(5)Where functions are transferred or resumed, the Secretary of State may by order confer or, as the case may be, take away such other functions supplementary or incidental to those transferred or resumed as appear to him to be appropriate.
[F4(6)Where a delegation order is made, the provisions of Schedule 13 have effect with respect to—
(a)the status of the body designated by the order in exercising functions of the Secretary of State under this Part;
(b)the constitution and proceedings of the body where it is established by the order;
(c)the exercise by the body of certain functions transferred to it; and
(d)other supplementary matters.]
(7)An order under this section shall be made by statutory instrument.
(8)An order which has the effect of transferring or resuming any functions shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament; and any other description of order shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 46(1)(1A) substituted (1.1.2005) for s. 46(1) by Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27), ss. 3(2), 65; S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F2Word in s. 46(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27), ss. 3(3), 65; S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F3S. 46(2)(a) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 5, Sch. 2 para. 2(2) (with reg. 6(2))
F4S. 46(6) substituted (1.1.2005) by Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27), ss. 3(4), 65; S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
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