F1(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F2(1A)F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
(2)The powers conferred by this section are exercisable by the Assembly if it is satisfied that the Welsh Council—
(a)has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge any of its functions; or
(b)in discharging any of its functions, has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with any directions or guidance given by the Assembly under section 54(4) in relation to those functions.
(3)The appropriate Minister may—
(a)make an order declaring the authority in question to be in default; and
(b)direct the authority to discharge such of its functions, and in such manner and within such period or periods, as may be specified in the direction.
(4)If the authority fails to comply with the appropriate Minister’s direction under subsection (3), the appropriate Minister may—
(a)discharge the functions to which the direction relates himself; or
(b)make arrangements for any other person to discharge those functions on his behalf.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 113(1) omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 20; S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)
F2S. 113(1A) inserted (20.11.2003 for certain purposes and 1.4.2004 otherwise) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 147, 199, Sch. 9 para. 29; S.I. 2004/759, art. 5(2)
F3S. 113(1A) repealed (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 95, 166, 170(3), Sch. 5 para. 30, Sch. 15 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/462, art. 2, Sch. 1 paras. 35, 36
Commencement Information
I1S. 113 partly in force; s. 113 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; s. 113(2)-(4) in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; s. 113(1)(3)(4) in force for E. for certain purposes at 25.3.2002 by S.I. 2002/1245, arts. 1(3), 2(1)(e)