2Functions of INI

1

INI shall exercise the functions which immediately before the appointed day were functions of the Department under—

a

Articles 7 to 11 and 13 of the Industrial Development Order; and

2

Subsection (1)(a) is subject to—

a

any amendment of the Industrial Development Order which is made by section 5 or Schedule 3 and affects the functions in question; and

b

section 6 (temporary saving for certain functions of Department under that Order in relation to gas and electricity undertakings).

3

INI shall also advise the Department generally on the formulation of its industrial development policy.

4

The functions of INI shall be exercised in accordance with such directions of a general or specific nature as the Department may give to INI.

5

Before giving any directions under subsection (4), the Department shall consult INI.