Part IV Social care workers
Training
67AF1Exercise by Special Health Authority of functions under s. 67(4)(a)
1
The Secretary of State may direct a Special Health Authority to exercise such of his functions under section 67(4)(a) as may be specified in the directions.
2
If the Secretary of State gives a direction under subsection (1), the National Health Service Act 2006 shall have effect as if—
a
the direction were a direction of the Secretary of State under section 7 of that Act, and
b
the functions were exercisable by the Special Health Authority under section 7.
3
Directions under subsection (1)—
a
shall be given by an instrument in writing, and
b
may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions.