2023 No. 368
The Health Education England (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023
Made
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations using the powers conferred by sections 103(1), (2) and (4), 105 and 183(1) and (2) of the Health and Care Act 20221.
In accordance with section 103(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State considers that these Regulations serve the purpose of improving the exercise of public functions, having regard to efficiency, effectiveness, economy and securing appropriate accountability to Ministers.
In accordance with section 103(4)(c) of that Act, the Secretary of State considers that Health Education England2 is redundant as a result of the transfer of its functions under these Regulations.
In accordance with section 108(3) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted Health Education England and NHS England3, and such other persons as the Secretary of State considered appropriate.
In accordance with section 108(4) of that Act, the Secretary of State has concluded that it is not appropriate to carry out further consultation with respect to changes which appeared appropriate as a result of consultation in accordance with section 108(3).
In accordance with section 183(4)(c) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.