Citation, interpretation and commencement

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Transfer of Functions (Tourism and Small Businesses) Order 1985.

(2) In this Order “the tourism and small businesses functions” means such functions of the Secretary of State relating to tourism and small businesses as—

(a) were exercisable before 2nd September 1985 by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; and

(b) have been entrusted, before the making of this Order, to the Secretary of State for Employment;

and any reference in this Order to the transfer of those functions shall be construed accordingly.

(3) This Order shall come into operation on 16th December 1985.