7. The requirement in section 325(2) of the 2002 Act (as substituted by paragraph 100 of Schedule 8 to the 2007 Act) (declarations by members of SOCA’s staff) to make a declaration does not apply in relation to a member of SOCA’s staff who—
(a)made a declaration under section 325(2) of the 2002 Act before 1st April 2008 as a member of staff of the Agency in respect of an authorisation to carry out functions of the Director under Part 6 of that Act (Revenue functions);
(b)was so authorised immediately before that date; and
(c)continues, on and after that date, to be assigned to carry out functions under that Part.