8AAppointment of officers

1

The Secretary of State may—

a

appoint officers to act for the purposes of this Act, and

b

instead of or in addition to appointing any officers under this section, arrange with any relevant authority for officers of that authority to act for those purposes.

2

The following are relevant authorities—

a

any Minister of the Crown or government department;

b

any body performing functions on behalf of the Crown;

c

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority.