The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016

InterpretationU.K.

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

2.  In this Order—

article 3 function” means a function which is directed by article 3(1) to be exercisable by the Secretary of State concurrently with the Minister for the Cabinet Office;

article 5 function” means a function which is directed by article 5 to be exercisable by the Secretary of State concurrently with the Leader of the House of Commons;

the Chancellor of the Duchy” means the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster;

instrument” includes Royal Charters, Royal Warrants, Orders in Council, Letters Patent, judgments, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, schemes, bye-laws, awards, licences, authorisations, consents, approvals, contracts and other agreements, memoranda and articles of association, certificates, deeds and other documents;

the Leader of the House of Commons” means the Minister of the Crown who is for the time being designated as Leader of the House of Commons by the Prime Minister.