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.
Part 2: Social workers etc in England Section 57: Conferral of functions and sub-delegation