F3 Persons subject to investigation

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Amendments (Textual)
F3

Ss. 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.

1

Persons are subject to investigation by F5the Commissioner if—

a

they are F1or 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 F2or were not at the time of the action complained of themselves health service bodies or family health service providers.

F81A

Persons are subject to investigation by the Commissioner if—

a

they are, or were at the time of the action complained of, providing direct payment services, and

b

they are not, or were not at the time of the action complained of, health service bodies.

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F62A

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F43

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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 subsection (1) F9or (1A).