Court
of Appeal recognised that where decisions are at discretion of Minister,
Minister does not have to personally direct his mind to matter – would be
impossible.
of Appeal recognised that where decisions are at discretion of Minister,
Minister does not have to personally direct his mind to matter – would be
impossible.
Decisions
can be taken by ‘responsible officers of the department’.
can be taken by ‘responsible officers of the department’.
Minister
still of course responsible for all decisions of his department.
still of course responsible for all decisions of his department.
[Note
however that empowering statute may sometimes explicitly state that certain
functions must be exercised by Minister in person].
however that empowering statute may sometimes explicitly state that certain
functions must be exercised by Minister in person].
