Commentary on provisions of the Act Section 13: Transitional and saving provision
Section 13(1) and (2) are aimed at ensuring continuity in relation to things done by, or in relation to, IfATE when exercising its functions immediately prior to the transfer of these functions to the Secretary of State. They enable such matters to be treated as if they had been done by, or in relation to the Secretary of State, so that they continue to have effect when the functions are transferred to the Secretary of State. This means, for example, that standards, assessment plans and technical qualifications that were approved by IfATE immediately before these functions are transferred to the Secretary of State, may be treated as having been approved by the Secretary of State.
	Section 13(3) enables the Secretary of State to continue things that were in the process of being done by or in relation to IfATE immediately before the function was transferred. This means, for example, that a standard, assessment plan or technical education qualification that was submitted to IfATE for approval, may continue to be considered by the Secretary of State (even though they were not submitted to the Secretary of State).
	Further transitional or saving provision that may be necessary in relation to the coming into force of provisions of the Act may be made by the Secretary of State by way of regulations, which can make different provision for different purposes.