Explanatory Notes

Health and Social Care Act 2012

2012 CHAPTER 7

27 March 2012

Commentary on Sections

Part 3 - Regulation of Health and Adult Social Care Services

Chapter 6 – Financial assistance in special administration cases
Levy on providers
Section 141 - Consultation

971.This and subsequent sections set out the consultation requirements in relation to proposed provider levies and the processes by which they are to be calculated. Analogous provision in relation to commissioner charges may be made through regulations made under section 138(6).

972.This section requires Monitor to consult on the proposals for provider levies. The section specifies details about the consultation process, such as the people Monitor must notify and the length of the consultation period.