The Transfer of Functions (Science) Order 1995
This Order in Council, made under the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975, transfers to the Secretary of State the functions of the Minister for the Civil Service and of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster under sections 2 and 3 of, and Schedules 1 and 3 to, the Science and Technology Act 1965. The functions are expected to be exercised by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, to whom are also transferred functions under the Royal Charters of the seven named Research Councils.