(This note is not part of the Order)
Article 2 of this Order designates the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in relation to England and the Secretary of State in relation to Scotland and Wales under the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970.
The effect of the designation is to allow local authorities to provide goods and services to the Ministers in connection with the exercise of the Ministers' functions in relation to inspections of meat or animals.