SCHEDULES

[F1SCHEDULE 2AE+WInteraction with other authorities

Part 2E+WExercise of functions

Delegation of functionsE+W

8(1)The Commission may delegate any of its relevant functions (to such extent as it may determine) to—E+W

(a)an inspection authority;

(b)any other public authority specified by an order made by the Secretary of State.

(2)If the carrying out of an Audit Commission inspection, or any study referred to in the definition of “national studies functions” in paragraph 3, is delegated under sub-paragraph (1) it is nevertheless to be regarded for the purposes of any enactment as carried out by the Commission.]