Regulation 16 Contracting out certain functions
(1)
Any function of the Secretary of State specified in paragraph (2) may be exercised by, or by employees of, such person (if any) as may be authorised by the Secretary of State.
(2)
The functions are any function under—
(a)
regulation 7 (requirement to participate in the Scheme and notification);
(b)
regulation 9(3)(a) (notice that requirement to participate ceases);
(c)
regulation 10 (requirement to recommence participation in the Scheme).