(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations transfer from regional development agencies to the Secretary of State rights and liabilities arising under Council Regulations (EC) No 1698/2005 and 1257/1999, and provide that agreements entered into by those agencies under those Regulations now vest in the Secretary of State. They also provide for appeals to a person appointed by the Secretary of State in respect of certain decisions made under Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.