Explanatory note

The Technology Strategy Board (“TSB”) has been established as a Research Council under the Science and Technology Act 1965 by virtue of the Technology Strategy Board Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/280). From 1st July 2007, the TSB is to take over certain activities previously carried out by the Secretary of State relating to Energy and Technology Innovation. This Order makes provision for the transfer to the TSB of certain property, rights, liabilities and obligations held, acquired or incurred by the Secretary of State under or in relation to certain contracts, grants and grant schemes relating to Energy and Technology Innovation.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment in respect of the Technology Strategy Board Order 2007 is available and a copy can be obtained from the Department of Trade and Industry, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET or at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/em2007/uksiem_20070280_en.pdf. Copies have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.