Studies
5.—(1) This paragraph applies where the CHAI or the CSCI―
(a)began a study under a section specified in paragraph (3) but had not completed it before the appointed day; or
(b)completed such a study before the appointed day but had not prior to the appointed day published recommendations and the results of the study.
(2) The Care Quality Commission may―
(a)in a case falling within sub-paragraph (1)(a), complete the study in accordance with the relevant section (as if references to “the CHAI” or “the CSCI” were to “the Care Quality Commission”) and if it does so shall publish recommendations and the results of the study; or
(b)in a case falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b), publish the recommendations and the result of the study.
(3) The sections specified for the purpose of sub-paragraph (1) are sections 57 (studies as to economy, efficiency etc) and 82 (studies as to economy, efficiency etc) of the 2003 Act.
(4) Section 82(6) shall apply, notwithstanding its repeal, to any material relevant to any study under that section that falls within sub-paragraph (1) as if for “The CSCI” there were substituted “The Care Quality Commission”.