Explanatory note
This Order transfers to the Secretary of State the following functions:—
(a)
all the functions of the Minister of Housing and Local Government;
(b)
all the functions of the Minister of Public Building and Works;
(c)
all the functions of the Minister of Transport.
In connection with the above transfers of functions, the Order provides for the dissolution of the Ministries of Housing and Local Government, of Public Building and Works, and of Transport.