Article 2 of this Order transfers to the Secretary of State functions of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food relating to fishery harbours.

Article 3 transfers to the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions property, rights and liabilities to which the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is entitled or subject in connection with the functions transferred.

Articles 4 and 5 and the Schedule contain supplementary and consequential provision in connection with the transfers made by the Order.