Extension of powers to make rules and regulations
20. The power of the Secretary of State to make rules under section 123 of the 1977 Act shall be extended so as to permit her to make rules regulating the business of the Patent Office in respect of—
(a)applications for the grant of licences under regulations 3(1) and 15(1),
(b)applications under regulations 8 and 16(4) for variation and under regulations 9 and 16(5) for revocation of compulsory patent licences and cross licences,
(c)proceedings before the controllers or the Comptroller General of Patents as the case may be in relation to applications in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b),
(d)fees, and
(e)other matters related to or arising under these Regulations,
and section 124 of the 1977 Act shall apply accordingly.