Article 8

It is hereby directed that the functions of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food—

(a)

under section 2(3) of the Board of Agriculture Act 1889;

(b)

of carrying out research under or in connection with the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949;

(c)

of carrying out research in relation to animal feeding stuffs under the Minister of Food (Financial Powers) Act 1949;

shall be exercisable by that Minister concurrently with the Secretary of State.