Section 1(5) of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (“the 1970 Act”) gives power to the Secretary of State to specify as a public body, for the purposes of the 1970 Act, a person or description of persons appearing to be exercising functions of a public nature. This power is now exercisable by the National Assembly for Wales.

This Order designates the National Assembly for Wales, the Care Council for Wales and the National Council for Education and Training for Wales as public bodies for the purposes of the 1970 Act.