1972 c.68. Section 2(2) was amended by the Scotland Act 1998 (c.46), Schedule 8, paragraph 15(3). The functions conferred upon the Minister of the Crown under section 2(2) of the 1972 Act, insofar as within devolved competence, were transferred to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/261/introductionThe Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Control of Vaccination) (Scotland) Regulations 2001texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2020-02-15ANIMALS;ANIMAL HEALTH2001-07-10These Regulations implement in Scotland Council Directive 85/511/EEC as amended by Council Directive 90/423/EEC.Scottish Statutory Instruments2001 No. 261ANIMALSANIMAL HEALTHThe Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Control of Vaccination) (Scotland) Regulations 2001 Made9th July 2001 Laid before the Scottish Parliament11th July 2001 Coming into force on10th July 2001

The Scottish Ministers in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Regulations: