9.—(1) This Order does not affect the validity of anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the Lord President or the Secretary of State before the coming into force of this Order.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
(a)the reference to the Lord President is to be read as including a reference to the Cabinet Office or an officer in that Office, and
(b)the reference to the Secretary of State is to be read as including a reference to the department or an officer of the Secretary of State.