After section 17(5) of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 insert —
"(6) Without limiting this section, the Secretary may, by instrument, delegate any function or power of the Secretary under this Act or the regulations, other than a power set out in subsection (1)(a) to (g), to—
(a) the Social Services Regulator established under section 4 of the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 ; or
(b) a person employed or engaged by the Social Services Regulator.".