(1)There shall continue to be a comptroller-general of patents, designs, and trade marks, and [F1the Secretary of State] may, subject to the approval of the [F2Minister for the Civil Service], appoint the comptroller, and so many examiners and other officers and clerks, with such designations and duties as [F1the Secretary of State] think fit, and may remove any of those officers and clerks.
(2)The salaries of those officers and clerks shall be appointed by [F1the Secretary of State], with the concurrence of the [F2Minister for the Civil Service]. . ..
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 63 substituted (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 26, s. 106(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(a); S.I. 1994/2550, art. 2
F2Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1968/1656, arts. 2(1)(e), 3(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Functions of the Board of Trade now exercisable concurrently by Secretary of State: S.I. 1970/1537, art. 2(1)(a)