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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order transfers to the Secretary of State the functions under sections 8(1) (power to extend provisions as to rag flock to other filling materials) and 30 (power to make regulations) of the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951, which are currently exercisable by the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Secretary of State for Scotland acting jointly.

The Order will permit the powers to be exercised by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.