Transfer of functions and property

2.—(1) There are hereby transferred to the Secretary of State—

(a)the functions of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and of the Board of Trade under the Development of Tourism Act 1969(1) (which are exercisable concurrently); and

(b)the functions of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under Article 7 of the Tourism (Sleeping Accommodation Price Display) Order 1977(2).

(2) There are hereby transferred to the Secretary of State for Employment all property, rights and liabilities to which the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry was, immediately before the coming into operation of this Order, entitled or subject in connection with any of the tourism and small businesses functions.