This Order makes provision in connection with the transfer of certain statutory functions relating to equality from the Lord Privy Seal to the Secretary of State. The Government Equalities Office, previously the department of the Lord Privy Seal, is now headed by the Secretary of State entrusted with responsibility for equality (the Home Secretary).
SCHEDULECONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
Charities Act 20068
In the Charities Act 200646, in section 70(11)47 (power of relevant Minister to give financial assistance to certain institutions) for “, the Minister for the Cabinet Office or the Lord Privy Seal” substitute “or the Minister for the Cabinet Office”.