Article 8 Supplemental: validity of things done before coming into force of Order

This Order does not affect the validity of anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform or the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs before the coming into force of this Order.

In paragraph (1) a reference to a Secretary of State includes a reference to the department or an officer of that Secretary of State.