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).