Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order in Council transfers between the Treasury and the Minister for the Civil Service certain functions with respect to prescribing qualifications in relation to appointments to situations in the civil service.
Article 2 transfers to the Treasury the functions of the Minister with respect to prescribing qualifications relating to aptitude or potential.
Article 3 transfers to the Minister the functions of the Treasury with respect to prescribing qualifications relating to health, character or nationality.
Article 4 contains supplementary provisions.