Explanatory note

This Order transfers from the Treasury to the Minister for the Cabinet Office certain functions relating to the annual report that must be laid before Parliament assessing the progress made towards improving the efficiency and contribution to sustainability of buildings that are part of the civil estate. Article 2 provides for the transfer and article 3 amends section 86 of the Climate Change Act 2008 in consequence.

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

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.