Regulation 4 Delegation
(1)
The Secretary of State may delegate functions relating to the giving of financial assistance to any other person.
(2)
Functions delegated under paragraph (1) may include—
(a)
the giving of guidance; and
(b)
the exercise of discretion.
(3)
References to the Secretary of State in regulations 3(4) and 5 to 11 include a person to whom the Secretary of State has delegated functions under this regulation.
(4)
Before delegating a function under paragraph (1) the Secretary of State must obtain the consent of—
(a)
the Scottish Ministers, if the function is being delegated as regards its exercise in relation to Scotland;
(b)
the Welsh Ministers, if the function is being delegated as regards its exercise in relation to Wales.