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The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972^f1 in relation to measures relating to:

1. (a)

   the recognition of higher education diplomas or formal qualifications required for the pursuit of professions or other occupations^f2; and

2. (b)

   the safety of ships and the health and safety of persons on them^f3;

The Secretary of State for Transport makes these Regulations using his powers under:

1. (a)

   section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972; and

2. (b)

   section 47(1), (3) and (4) and section 85(1), (3) and (5) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995^f4;