SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 6Part 1: transitional provision

7Exercise of Secretary of State’s functions in relation to Primary Care Trusts

1

The Secretary of State may, at any time during the initial period, direct the Board to exercise any functions of the Secretary of State that—

a

relate to Primary Care Trusts or Strategic Health Authorities, and

b

are specified in the direction.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to any power or duty of the Secretary of State to make an order or regulations.

3

Any rights acquired, or liabilities (including liabilities in tort) incurred, in respect of the exercise by the Board of any function exercisable by it by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) are enforceable by or against the Board (and no other person).