[F1 Persons subject to investigation]E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 2A, 2B and crossheading inserted (1.4.1996) by 1996 c. 5, s. 1; S.I. 1996/970, art. 2(1)

2B Independent providers subject to investigation.E+W+S

(1)Persons are subject to investigation by [F2the Commissioner] if—

(a)they are [F3or were at the time of the action complained of] persons (whether individuals or bodies) providing services in England under arrangements with health service bodies or family health service providers, and

(b)they are not [F4or were not at the time of the action complained of] themselves health service bodies or family health service providers.

F5(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F5(2A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)The services provided under arrangements mentioned in [F7subsection (1)(a)] may be services of any kind.

(5)In this Act references to an independent provider are to any person providing services as mentioned in [F8subsection (1)].

Textual Amendments

F3Words in s. 2B(1)(a) inserted (23.2.2001) by 2000 c. 28, ss. 1(1)(3)(a), 4(2) (with s. 3)

F4Words in s. 2B(1)(b) inserted (23.2.2001) by 2000 c. 28, ss. 1(1)(3)(b), 4(2) (with s. 3)