Paragraph 1 Agency arrangements

The Minister may arrange for any of his functions under these Regulations in relation to any claim in respect of a holding situate partly in Scotland to be exercised on his behalf by the Scottish Ministers, and may agree to exercise any corresponding functions on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.

Any such arrangement shall be in writing and be signed by or on behalf of the Minister and the Scottish Ministers and any such arrangement may be subject to such conditions (including conditions as to the costs and charge for costs) as may be agreed from time to time.