Annex 1: Minor Changes in the Law Change 15: Devolution: sections 71, 81, 83, 155, 1243, 1284, 1320 and 1321 and Schedules 1 and 2 Section 83
The approval function in section 79(4) of ICTA conferred on the Secretary of State is exercisable in relation to Scotland by the Scottish Ministers (see SI 1999/1750 made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998).
Section 83 of this Act reflects that transfer of functions. So far as the function under section 79(4) of ICTA is concerned, SI 1999/1750 is partly superseded by this Act. One consequence is that any change in the persons by whom those functions are exercisable will have to be made by primary legislation.