Explanatory note

This Order:—

(a)transfers to the Secretary of State the functions of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Board of Trade under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 and subordinate legislation made under that Act; and

(b)transfers to the Secretary of State for Employment the property, rights and liabilities to which the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry was entitled or subject in connection with the functions exercisable by him in relation to tourism and small businesses before 2nd September 1985 and entrusted before the making of the Order to the Secretary of State for Employment.

This Order also makes supplemental and consequential provision in relation to such transfers.