Section 56
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F1Sch. 8 Pt. 1 heading inserted (E.W.) (26.4.2018) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/551), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 5(2)
1U.K.The Secretary of State for the Home Department.
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I1Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
2U.K.The Secretary of State for Defence.
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I2Sch. 8 para. 2 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
3U.K.The Lord Chancellor.
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I3Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
4U.K.The Secretary of State for Justice.
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I4Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
5U.K.The Secretary of State for Education.
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I5Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
6U.K.The Secretary of State for [F2Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions].
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F2Words in Sch. 8 para. 6 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(a) (with art. 17)
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I6Sch. 8 para. 6 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
7U.K.The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
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I7Sch. 8 para. 7 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
8U.K.The Secretary of State for Transport.
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I8Sch. 8 para. 8 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
9U.K.The Secretary of State for [F3Housing, Communities and Local Government].
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F3Words in Sch. 8 para. 9 substituted (30.10.2024) by The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/991), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 13(d) (with art. 7)
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I9Sch. 8 para. 9 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
10U.K.The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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I10Sch. 8 para. 10 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
11U.K.The Secretary of State for International Development.
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I11Sch. 8 para. 11 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
[F412U.K. The Secretary of State for [F5Culture, Media and Sport].]
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F4Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (8.11.2017) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/979), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 6(b) (with art. 7)
F5Words in Sch. 8 para. 12 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(b) (with art. 17)
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I12Sch. 8 para. 12 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
[F612AE+WThe Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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F6Sch. 8 paras. 12A, 12B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(c) (with art. 17)
12BE+WThe Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.]
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F6Sch. 8 paras. 12A, 12B inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(c) (with art. 17)
13U.K.The Minister for the Cabinet Office.
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I13Sch. 8 para. 13 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
14U.K.Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
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I14Sch. 8 para. 14 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
15U.K.The Export Credits Guarantee Department.
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I15Sch. 8 para. 15 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
16U.K.A county council in England.
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I16Sch. 8 para. 16 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
17U.K.A district council in England.
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I17Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
18U.K.A London borough council.
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I18Sch. 8 para. 18 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
19U.K.The Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority.
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I19Sch. 8 para. 19 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
20U.K.The Council of the Isles of Scilly.
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I20Sch. 8 para. 20 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
21U.K.The Greater London Authority.
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I21Sch. 8 para. 21 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
22U.K.The Chief Land Registrar.
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I22Sch. 8 para. 22 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
23U.K.The Big Lottery Fund.
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I23Sch. 8 para. 23 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
24U.K.The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
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I24Sch. 8 para. 24 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
25U.K.The Environment Agency.
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I25Sch. 8 para. 25 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
26U.K.The Homes and Communities Agency.
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I26Sch. 8 para. 26 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
27U.K.[F7The Office for Students].
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F7Words in Sch. 8 para. 27 substituted (1.8.2019) by The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(2)
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I27Sch. 8 para. 27 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
28U.K.The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.
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I28Sch. 8 para. 28 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
29U.K.The Student Loans Company.
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I29Sch. 8 para. 29 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
30U.K.The British Council.
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I30Sch. 8 para. 30 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
31U.K.The Arts Council of England.
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I31Sch. 8 para. 31 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
32U.K.The English Sports Council.
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I32Sch. 8 para. 32 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
[F832A.E+WUnited Kingdom Research and Innovation.]
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F9Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)
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F9Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)
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F9Sch. 8 paras. 33-40 omitted (1.8.2019) by virtue of The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1027), regs. 1, 14(4)
[F1041U.K.A person providing services to a specified person who—
(a)falls within this Part of this Schedule; and
(b)is a public authority,
in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.]
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F10Sch. 8 para. 41 substituted (26.4.2018) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/551), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 5(3)
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I33Sch. 8 para. 41 in force at 1.5.2018 for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
[F1141AE+WIn this Part of this Schedule—
“relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;
“the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).]
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F11Sch. 8 para. 41A inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 18(8)(d) (with art. 17)
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F12Sch. 8 Pt. 2 inserted (E.W.) (26.4.2018) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/551), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 5(4)
42.E+WThe Welsh Ministers.
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I34Sch. 8 para. 42 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
43.E+WThe Counsel General to the Welsh Government.
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I35Sch. 8 para. 43 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
44.E+WThe Welsh Revenue Authority.
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I36Sch. 8 para. 44 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
45.E+WA county council in Wales.
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I37Sch. 8 para. 45 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
46.E+WA county borough council in Wales.
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I38Sch. 8 para. 46 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
47.E+WA community council in Wales.
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I39Sch. 8 para. 47 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
48.E+WA fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies, for an area in Wales.
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I40Sch. 8 para. 48 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
[F1349.E+WThe Commission for Tertiary Education and Research]
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F13Words in Sch. 8 para. 49 substituted (1.8.2024) by The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/805), regs. 1(2), 2
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I41Sch. 8 para. 49 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
50.E+WThe Natural Resources Body for Wales.
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I42Sch. 8 para. 50 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
51.E+WArts Council of Wales.
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I43Sch. 8 para. 51 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
52.E+WThe Sports Council for Wales.
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I44Sch. 8 para. 52 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
53.E+WThe Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales.
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I45Sch. 8 para. 53 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
54.E+WThe National Library of Wales.
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I46Sch. 8 para. 54 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
55.E+WA registered social landlord being a body registered in the register maintained under section 1 of the Housing Act 1996.
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I47Sch. 8 para. 55 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
56.E+WA person providing services to a specified person who—
(a)falls within this Part of this Schedule; and
(b)is a public authority,
in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.]
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I48Sch. 8 para. 56 in force at 1.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/382, reg. 3(rr)
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F14Sch. 8 Pt. 3 inserted (16.3.2022) by The Digital Government (Scottish Bodies) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/91), regs. 1, 3
57.SThe Scottish Ministers.
58.SA council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
59.SThe Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
60.SThe Accountant in Bankruptcy.
61.SThe Scottish Legal Aid Board.
62.SThe Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.
63.SHighlands and Islands Enterprise.
64.SScottish Enterprise.
65.SSouth of Scotland Enterprise.
66.SILF Scotland (company registration number SC500075).
67.SThe Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
68.SThe Scottish Qualifications Authority.
69.SRevenue Scotland.
70.SAudit Scotland.
71.SFood Standards Scotland.
72.SCreative Scotland.
73.SThe Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited (company registration number SC202659).
74.SA person providing services to a specified person who—
(a)falls within this Part of this Schedule; and
(b)is a public authority,
in respect of the taking of action in connection with fraud against a public authority.]