2(1)Section 2 is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), for “the Registrar-General” substitute “ the Statistics Board in relation to England and Wales and the Registrar General for Scotland in relation to Scotland ”.
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The Statistics Board in the exercise of its powers and in the performance of its duties under this Act or under any Order in Council or regulations made thereunder shall be subject to the control of, and comply with any directions given by, the Minister for the Cabinet Office.
(2A)The Registrar General for Scotland in the exercise of his powers and in the performance of his duties under this Act or under any Order in Council or regulations made thereunder shall be subject to the control of, and comply with any directions given by, the Scottish Ministers.”
(4)Omit subsection (3).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.4.2008 by S.I. 2008/839, art. 2