Article 17 Supplemental: validity of things done before coming into force of this Order

(1)

This Order does not affect the validity of anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to—

(a)

the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy,

(b)

the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport,

(c)

the Secretary of State for International Trade,

(d)

the Minister for the Cabinet Office, or

(e)

the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster,

before the coming into force of this Order.

(2)

In paragraph (1)—

(a)

references to a Secretary of State include the department or an officer of that Secretary of State, and

(b)

references to the Minister for the Cabinet Office or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster include the Cabinet Office or an officer in that Office accordingly.