23. (1) Ministers of the Government shall provide the Agency with such information and other assistance as is necessary for the Agency to perform the functions conferred on it by sections 19 and 20.

(2) Where advice has been provided by the Agency under section 19 or 20, a relevant Minister shall have regard to the advice but this subsection does not prevent a relevant Minister having regard to any other advice or taking into account any other considerations.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Part, the functions of any relevant Minister in relation to a designated body shall continue to be exercised by him or her in accordance with the policies from time to time formulated by that Minister in the performance of his or her functions as a Minister of the Government.