The Transfer of Functions (Scientific Research) Order 1999
This Order provides for the functions of the Secretary of State under section 5(1) of the Science and Technology Act 1965 to be exercisable concurrently by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Section 5(1) enables the Secretary of State to pay expenses incurred by him in connection with scientific research which is defined for the purposes of the Act as research and development in any of the sciences (including the social sciences) or in technology.