Explanatory note

This Order in Council is made under section 1 of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26). It makes provision for, and in connection with, the transfer of functions under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (c. 56) (“the 1986 Act”).

Article 3 provides for the functions of the Secretary of State under sections 3 and 4 of the 1986 Act that are exercisable concurrently with the Leader of the House of Commons to be instead exercisable concurrently with the Minister for the Cabinet Office.

Article 4 makes supplementary provision. Article 5 makes provision preserving the validity of anything done by or in relation to the Leader of the House of Commons before the coming into force of this Order.

Article 6 makes consequential amendments to the 1986 Act.

Nothing in this Order alters the functions of the Welsh Ministers, the Scottish Ministers or the devolved authorities in Northern Ireland

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.