[F167AExercise by Special Health Authority of functions under s. 67(4)(a)E+W
(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 67A inserted (28.4.2008) by Health Act 2006 (c. 28), ss. 72 (as amended by 2006 c. 43, s. 2, Sch. 1 para. 287), 83; S.I. 2008/1147, art. 4