Part 2: Social workers etc in England Section 57: Conferral of functions and sub-delegation
Subsection (1) allows regulations under Part 2 to confer functions on the regulator or a Minister of the Crown. Subsection (2) allows regulations under Part 2 to confer discretions on the same.
	Subsection (3) enables regulations made under Part 2 to (a) confer power on the regulator to make rules and (b) make provision in relation to the procedure for making rules. This could include a requirement, in regulations, for the regulator to obtain the Secretary of State’s approval before making rules of a specified description.
	Subsection (4) allows for provision that may be made in regulations under Part 2 under by virtue of section 67 to include provision amending, repealing or revoking any provision made by or under an Act or other instrument or documents, whenever passed or made.