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This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 25(6) and (7) of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000^f1.

In accordance with section 25(7)(a) of that Act it appears to the Treasury that each of the bodies listed in Schedule 1 exercises functions of a public nature or is entirely or substantially funded from public money.

The Treasury has consulted the Comptroller and Auditor General in accordance with section 25(10)(b) of that Act.

A draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament in accordance with section 25(10) (c) of that Act.