Section 32: Exercise of scheme functions on behalf of the Secretary of State or a public body
104.This section relates to functions connected with the scheme established by the framework regulations, pursuant to section 3.
105.Subsection (2) provides that the Secretary of State can arrange for such functions to be exercised by a body or person on the Secretary of State’s behalf.
106.Subsection (3) enables a public body, to which such functions have been delegated under section 31, may also arrange for any person to exercise those functions on its behalf.
107.Subsection (4) makes it clear that any arrangements under this section do not affect responsibility for the exercise of the function, and may include provision for payments to the body or person exercising the function.