1. In paragraph 1 of the Schedule to the Imperial War Museum Act 1920 (appointing authorities for Board of Trustees)(1), in the second column of the table, for “The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
2. In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records), in Part 1 of the Table at the end of paragraph 3, in the entry for the Meteorological Office, for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
3. In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments etc subject to investigation)(2)—
(a)omit “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” and “Department for International Trade”;
(b)at the appropriate places insert—
“Department for Business and Trade.”
“Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.”
“Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.”
4.—(1) The Coinage Act 1971 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 6(3) (standard trial plates), for “the Regulatory Delivery Directorate of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
(3) In section 8(2)(d) (trial of the pyx), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
5. In section 114A(2)(a) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (power to apply Act to officers of the Secretary of State etc)(3), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
6.—(1) The Weights and Measures Act 1985 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 3(1) and (5) (secondary, tertiary and coinage standards), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Business and Trade”.
(3) In section 94(1) (interpretation), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Business and Trade”.
(4) In Part 5 of Schedule 2 (authorised copies of UK standards of the yard and pound), in paragraph (e), for “Regulatory Delivery Directorate of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Business and Trade”.
7. In section 23(10) of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (exercise of Secretary of State’s functions by appointed person), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy”, in each place it occurs, substitute “Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
8.—(1) The Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 50(5)(b) (overhead lines), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
(3) In Schedule 7 (heritage), in paragraph 5(5)(a), for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
(4) In Schedule 14 (overhead lines: consent), in paragraph 13 (interpretation), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
(5) In Part 2 of Schedule 15 (protection for electricity, gas, water and sewerage undertakers), in paragraph 2(4)(a), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
9. In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (relevant public authorities)—
(a)omit paragraph 9ZC(4);
(b)after paragraph 15 insert—
“(15C) The Department for Business and Trade.
(15D) The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
(15E) The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.”
10.—(1) The Enterprise Act 2002 is amended as follows.
(2) Chapter 4 of Part 3 (enforcement) is amended as set out in sub-paragraphs (3) to (6).
(3) In section 85(2) (CMA advice in relation to enforcement action)—
(a)after “the Secretary of State” insert “or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”;
(b)for “him” substitute “either of them”.
(4) In section 91 (register of undertakings and orders), at the end insert—
“(8) In subsection (5), “Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
(5) In section 92 (duty of CMA to monitor undertakings and orders), at the end insert—
“(8) In this section, “Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
(6) In section 94 (rights to enforce undertakings and orders), at the end insert—
“(10) In subsection (8), “Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
(7) Schedule 7 (enforcement regime for public interest and special public interest cases) is amended as set out in sub-paragraphs (8) to (10).
(8) In paragraph 3 (accepting of undertakings), at the end insert—
“(11) In sub-paragraphs (8) and (10), “Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
(9) In paragraph 5 (orders in case of breach of undertaking etc)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (1)—
(i)omit “by him” (in both places it occurs);
(ii)in paragraph (b), for “to him” substitute “to the Secretary of State”;
(b)at the end insert—
“(7) In this paragraph, “Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
(10) In paragraph 6 (orders to prevent prejudicial action), at the end insert—
“(8) In this paragraph, “Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
(11) In Schedule 8 (provision that can be made by orders)—
(a)in paragraph 20C(3)(c) (determination binding on CMA), after “Secretary of State” insert “or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”;
(b)in paragraph 24 (meaning of “relevant authority”)—
(i)omit the “and” after paragraph (b);
(ii)at the end insert
“; and
(d)in the case of an order to be made by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
11. In Schedule 9 to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (authorities within remit of Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses)—
(a)for paragraph 1VA substitute—
“1VA. The Department for Business and Trade.”;
(b)after paragraph 1ZB insert—
“1ZC. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.”;
(c)before paragraph 5 insert—
“4A. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.”
12.—(1) Section 71 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (assistance by offender: immunity from prosecution) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (4)(db)(5), for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
(3) In subsection (6A)(6), for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
(4) In subsection (6C)(7), for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
13.—(1) The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 is amended as follows.
(2) In the following provisions, for “or BEIS” substitute “or DESNZ”—
(a)section 78(1) (agreement between Secretary of State and designated body);
(b)section 79(1) (agreement between designated bodies);
(c)section 80(3) (designated bodies);
(d)section 82(a) and (b) (maximum duration of agreement);
(e)section 86(2) (interpretation);
(f)section 98(1) and (5) (financial assistance).
(3) In section 86 (interpretation)—
(a)in subsection (2)(b), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(b)in subsection (2A)(8), after “2016” insert “and the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424)”.
(4) In section 98 (financial assistance)—
(a)in subsection (5)(b), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(b)in subsection (5A)(9), after “2016” insert “and the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424)”.
14. In Schedule 1 to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (list of government departments etc)—
(a)omit “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” and “UK Trade and Investment”;
(b)at the appropriate places insert—
“Department for Business and Trade”;
“Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
“Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
15. In Schedule 4 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (powers in relation to, and for, statutory undertakers), in the following places, for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology”—
(a)paragraph 8(4)(b);
(b)paragraph 15(2)(b);
(c)paragraph 40(1)(b).
16.—(1) The Crossrail Act 2008 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 4(5)(b) (overhead lines), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
(3) In Schedule 4 (overhead lines: consent), in paragraph 12, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
(4) In Schedule 9 (heritage: disapplication and modification of controls), in paragraph 5(5), for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
(5) In Schedule 17 (protective provisions)—
(a)in Part 2 (protection for electricity, gas, water and sewerage undertakers)—
(i)in paragraph 2(4), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(ii)in paragraph 13(3), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(b)in Part 4 (protection of electronic communications code networks), in paragraph 6(3), for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
17. In section 14(1) of the Justice and Security Act 2013 (sections 6 to 13: interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—
““Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster,”.
18.—(1) The Digital Economy Act 2017 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 35 (disclosure of information to improve public service delivery), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A) Where in Schedule 4 functions are mentioned in relation to a specified person, the reference in subsection (1) to the person’s functions is limited to the person’s functions as mentioned in Schedule 4.”
(3) In section 48 (disclosure of information to reduce debt owed to the public sector), after subsection (4) insert—
“(4A) Where in Schedule 7 functions are mentioned in relation to a specified person, the reference in subsection (1) to the person’s functions is limited to the person’s functions as mentioned in Schedule 7.”
(4) In section 56 (disclosure of information to combat fraud against the public sector), after subsection (5) insert—
“(5A) Where in Schedule 8 functions are mentioned in relation to a specified person, the reference in subsection (1) to the person’s functions is limited to the person’s functions as mentioned in Schedule 8.”
(5) In Part 1 of Schedule 4 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of section 35; UK and English bodies)—
(a)in paragraph 6, for “Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions”;
(b)in paragraph 9, for “Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “Culture, Media and Sport”;
(c)after paragraph 9 insert—
“9A. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
9B. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.”;
(d)at the end insert—
“28A. In this Part of this Schedule—
“relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;
“the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).”
(6) In Part 1 of Schedule 5 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37; UK and English bodies), in paragraph 1, for “Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Energy Security and Net Zero”.
(7) In Part 1 of Schedule 7 (specified persons for the purposes of the debt provisions; UK and English bodies)—
(a)in paragraph 5, for “Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions”;
(b)after paragraph 5 insert—
“5A. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
5B. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant SIT functions.”;
(c)at the end insert—
“17A. In this Part of this Schedule—
“relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;
“relevant SIT function” has the meaning given in article 9(4) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;
“the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).”
(8) In Part 1 of Schedule 8 (specified persons for the purposes of the fraud provisions)—
(a)in paragraph 6, for “Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Business and Trade, in relation to the Secretary of State’s relevant business functions”;
(b)in paragraph 12, for “Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “Culture, Media and Sport”;
(c)after paragraph 12 insert—
“12A. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
12B. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.”;
(d)at the end insert—
“41A. In this Part of this Schedule—
“relevant business function” has the meaning given in article 11(3) of the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order;
“the 2023 Transfer of Functions Order” means the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424).”
19.—(1) The High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 19 (ancient monuments), for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
(3) In Schedule 33 (protective provisions)—
(a)in Part 2, in paragraph 19(4), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(b)in Part 2, in paragraph 24(7), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(c)in Part 3, in paragraph 32(2), in the definition of “the appropriate Ministers”, for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
20.—(1) The High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 19 (ancient monuments), for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
(3) In Schedule 32 (protective provisions)—
(a)in Part 2, in paragraph 19(4), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(b)in Part 3, in paragraph 24(7), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(c)in Part 3, in paragraph 31(4), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(d)in Part 3, in paragraph 32(2), in the definition of “the appropriate Ministers”, for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
21. In section 65 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—
““Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster,”.
22. In Part 3 of Schedule 3 to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (extraction of information from electronic devices; authorised persons in relation to the prevention of crime etc only), for “An officer of the department of the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute—
“An officer of the department of the Secretary of State for Business and Trade.
An officer of the department of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
An officer of the department of the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.”
23. In the Schedule to the British Sign Language Act 2022 (relevant government departments)—
(a)in paragraph 3, for “Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Business and Trade”;
(b)in paragraph 4, for “Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “Culture, Media and Sport”;
(c)after paragraph 5 insert—
“5A. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.”;
(d)omit paragraph 7;
(e)after paragraph 8 insert—
“8A. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.”
24. In article 2 of the Housing (Right to Buy) (Service Charges) Order 1986 (interpretation), in the definition of “index figure”(10)—
(a)for “BEIS” (in both places it occurs) substitute “DBT”;
(b)for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Business and Trade”.
25. In regulation 1(2) of the Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Regulations 1988 (interpretation), in the definition of “the Met Office”(11), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
26. In Schedule 4 to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990(12), for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” (in each place it occurs) substitute “the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
27.—(1) The Patent Office Trading Fund Order 1991 is amended as follows.
(2) In article 2 (establishment of the fund)—
(a)the existing text becomes paragraph (1);
(b)in that paragraph—
(i)omit the words from “for all the operations” to “particularly described in Schedule 1 to this Order”;
(ii)omit the words from “From the coming into force” (in the first place it occurs) to the end;
(c)after that paragraph insert—
“(2) The fund is to be for the operations of that part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology known as the Patent Office so far as those operations correspond to those described in Schedule 1 to this Order.”
(3) In article 3 (source of loans), for “The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
28. In the Schedule to the Bail (Amendment) Act 1993 (Prescription of Prosecuting Authorities) Order 1994, for “The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “The Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
29. In regulation 3(3) of the Insolvency Regulations 1994 (interpretation and application), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
30.—(1) The Meteorological Office Trading Fund Order 1996 is amended as follows.
(2) In article 3 (source of loans), for “The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
(3) In Schedule 1 (funded operations) for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
31. In regulation 4(7) of the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co- operation Convention) Regulations 1998 (oil pollution emergency plans), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
32. In the Trial of the Pyx Order 1998, in the following places, for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”—
(a)article 4(4) (preliminary arrangements for the trial);
(b)article 15(2) (verdict).
33. In rule 82.1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (interpretation of Part 82)(13), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—
“(da)“Secretary of State” is to be construed in accordance with section 14(1) of the Act;”.
34. In the Schedule to the Building Societies (Business Names) Regulations 1998 (specification of words, expressions and relevant bodies), in the entry for Polytechnic, in column (2), for “The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
35. In rule 1.2(1) of the Railway Administration Order Rules 2001 (construction and interpretation), in the definition of “the Department”, for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
36.—(1) The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Department of Trade and Industry Investigations) Order 2002 is amended as follows.
(2) In article 2 (definitions)—
(a)for “BEIS investigator” (in both places it occurs) substitute “DBT investigator”;
(b)for “BEIS investigation” substitute “DBT investigation”;
(c)for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Scretary of State for Business and Trade”.
(3) In article 3 (application of certain provisions of the Act to investigations), in paragraph (1)(b) and in the heading, for “BEIS investigations” (in both places it occurs) substitute “DBT investigations”.
(4) In article 4 (modifications)—
(a)for “BEIS investigator” (in each place it occurs) substitute “DBT investigator”;
(b)for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” (in each place it occurs) substitute “the Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
37.—(1) The Community Investment Tax Relief (Accreditation of Community Development Finance Institutions) Regulations 2003 are amended as follows.
(2) In the following places, for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Department for Business and Trade”—
(a)regulation 7(4);
(b)regulation 12A(2)(14);
(c)regulation 13(1) (in both places where it occurs) and (4);
(d)regulation 15(2)(b)(ii);
(e)regulation 16(3)(b).
38. In the Land Registration Rules 2003, in Schedule 5(15), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
39. In article 2(2) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Prosecuting Authorities) Order 2004, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
40. In paragraph (b) of Schedule 1 to the Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) (Fees) Regulations 2004 (calculation of variable fee), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
41. In paragraph 1 of the condition set out in the Schedule to the Electricity (Fuel Mix Disclosure) Regulations 2005, in the definition of “fuel mix disclosure data table”, for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
42. In Part 1 of the Schedule to the Damages (Government and Health Service Bodies) Order 2005 (designated government bodies), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute—
“Department for Business and Trade
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
43. In rule 186(2) of the Energy Administration Rules 2005 (expressions used generally), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
44. In column (2) of the table in Schedule 5 to the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (persons to be served with copy of application etc), in row 8 and row 19, for “Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
45. In regulation 2 of the Guarantees of Origin of Electricity Produced from High-efficiency Cogeneration Regulations 2007 (interpretation)(16), in the definition of “the competent authority”, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
46. In the Schedule to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Authorisations Extending to Scotland) Order 2007, in column 1 of the table, for “The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “The Department for Business and Trade”.
47. In article 11(g) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2007 (disclosure of information by the Commission), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
48. In clause 1(1) of the model clauses set out in the Schedule to the Petroleum Licensing (Production) (Seaward Areas) Regulations 2008, in the definition of “the Minister”, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
49. In article 11(g) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2008 (disclosure of information by the Commission), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
50. In the Export Control Order 2008, in the following places, for “Department for International Trade” substitute “Department for Business and Trade”—
(a)article 33(5) (licence refusals, etc and appeals);
(b)article 44 (service of notices).
51. In clause 1(1) of the model clauses set out in the Schedule to the Offshore Gas Storage and Unloading (Licensing) Regulations 2009, in the definition of “the Minister”, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
52. In clause 1(1) of the model clauses set out in the Schedule to the Offshore Exploration (Petroleum, and Gas Storage and Unloading) (Model Clauses) Regulations 2009, in the definition of “the Minister”, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
53. In regulation 1(2) of the Charities Act 2006 (Principal Regulators of Exempt Charities) Regulations 2010, in the definition of “Culture Secretary”, for “the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport”.
54. In Part 1 of the Schedule to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010 (offices and restrictions etc), in column 1 of the table, for “The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “The Department for Business and Trade”.
55. In article 3(b) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 26) Order 2011, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
56. In paragraph 6 of Schedule 15 to the Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013 (protection of the Environment Agency), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
57. In the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2014, in the following places, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”—
(a)regulation 6(1)(e) (compliance bodies);
(b)regulation 48(2)(a) (appeals).
58.—(1) The table in the Schedule to the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) Order 2014 is amended as follows.
(2) In the second column, opposite the entry in the first column for Health and Safety Executive, in paragraph (b), for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
(3) In the first column, for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
(4) In the second column, opposite the entry in the first column amended by sub-paragraph (3) above, omit paragraph (c) and the “and” before it.
(5) At the appropriate place insert—
| “Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero | Matters relating to the functions of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero as a designated competent authority under the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.” |
59. In Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations 2014 (list of bodies whose views must be sought), in column (2), for “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” (in each place it occurs) substitute “Department for Business and Trade”.
60. In regulation 5B(3)(c) of the Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Other Provisions) Regulations 2015(17), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
61. In paragraph 40 of Schedule 2 to the Care and Support (Financial Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2015 (capital to be disregarded)(18), for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
62. In article 79(3) of the Renewables Obligation Order 2015 (provision of information), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
63. In Schedule 1 to the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (competent authorities), in column 3 of the table, for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” (in each place it occurs) substitute “Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
64. In regulation 46(2)(b) of the Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (form of notification)—
(a)for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”;
(b)for “the BEIS” substitute “that Department’s”.
65. In Part 7 of Schedule 16 to the Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (protective provisions), in paragraph 81 for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
66. In article 2(1) of the A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2020, in the definition of “Historic England”, for “the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport” substitute “the Department for Culture, Media and Sport”.
67. In Part 7 of Schedule 9 to the Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (protective provisions), in paragraph 11 for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
68. In regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Cairnryan Border Control Posts) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Special Development Order 2021 (interpretation), in paragraph (b) of the definition of “border department”(19) for “Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “Secretary of State for Business and Trade”.
69. In Part 3 of Schedule 8 to the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (protective provisions), in paragraph 28, for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
70. In Schedule 1 to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2021 (accredited financial investigators), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” (in each place it occurs) substitute “the Department for Business and Trade”.
71. In regulation 2 of the Space Industry (Appeals) Regulations 2021 (interpretation), in the definition of “UKSA”, for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
72. In regulation 1(3) of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Monetary Penalties) (Turnover of a Business) Regulations 2021 (interpretation), at the end insert “, and
““Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
73.—(1) The table in paragraph 2 of Schedule 9 to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021 (interpretation — public sector authority) is amended as follows.
(2) Omit the entries for “Department for International Trade” and “UK Export Finance (also known as the Exports Credit Guarantee Department)”.
(3) For the entries from “Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” to “Office of Communications (Ofcom)” substitute—
“Department for Business and Trade
Competition and Markets Authority
HM Land Registry
UK Export Finance (also known as the Exports Credit Guarantee Department)
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Information Commissioner
Intellectual Property Office
Meteorological Office
Office of Communications (Ofcom)
United Kingdom Space Agency
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The National Archives”
74. In regulation 2(1) of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Procedure for Service) Regulations 2021 (interpretation), at the end insert—
““Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
75. In regulation 2 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Prescribed Form and Content of Notices and Validation Applications) Regulations 2021 (interpretation), at the end insert—
““Secretary of State” includes the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.”
76. In Part 7 of Schedule 17 to the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (protective provisions), in paragraph 81 for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
77. In Part 7 of Schedule 16 to the Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (protective provisions), in paragraph 81 for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
78. In Part 2 of Schedule 9 to the A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (protective provisions), in paragraph 28 for “the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero”.
79. In Article 6 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 664/2014, in the following places, for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”—
(a)paragraph 4(b);
(b)paragraph 4e(e)(iii).
80. In Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/793 of the European Parliament and of the Council, for the words from “the Department” to the end substitute “the Department for Business and Trade, Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London SW1A 2DY”.
81. In Article 14 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33, in paragraph 2b(b), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
82. In article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Council, in paragraph 6(b), for “the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy” substitute “the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology”.
Paragraph 1 was substituted by S.I. 1986/2239.
Schedule 2 was substituted by S.I. 2011/2986.
Section 114A was inserted by the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, section 85.
Paragraph 9ZC was inserted by S.I. 2016/992.
Subsection (4)(db) was inserted by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, section 113.
Subsection (6A) was inserted by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, section 113.
Subsection (6C) was inserted by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, section 113.
Subsection (2A) was inserted by S.I. 2009/229.
Subsection (5A) was inserted by S.I. 2009/229.
The definition of “index figure” was substituted, in relation to England, by S.I. 2010/2769, article 2. The definition has been amended by S.I. 2016/992, Schedule.
The definition was substituted by S.I. 2016/876.
Schedule 4 was substituted, in relation to England, by S.I. 2009/2711 and further amended by S.I. 2017/979. It was revoked, in relation to Wales, by S.I. 2012/793.
Part 82 was inserted by S.I. 2013/1571.
Regulation 12A was inserted by S.I. 2013/417.
Schedule 5 was substituted by S.I. 2018/70.
Regulation 2 was substituted by S.I. 2018/1206.
Regulation 5B was inserted by S.I. 2017/404.
Paragraph 40 was inserted by S.I. 2023/67.
The definition of border department was inserted by S.S.I. 2021/293.