(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that the Commission is to have such additional functions as may be specified in the regulations in relation to any of the following—
(a)the provision of NHS care;
(b)the exercise in respect of England of functions by cross-border Special Health Authorities;
(c)the improvement of—
(i)economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the exercise of the functions of English NHS bodies, and
(ii)the financial or other management, or operations, of English NHS bodies;
(d)the provision of adult social services;
(e)the carrying on of regulated activities;
(f)the exercise of powers or the discharge of duties conferred or imposed by the Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) as mentioned in section 120(1) of that Act.
(2)The Secretary of State must consult the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts before making provision under subsection (1) in relation to NHS foundation trusts.
Commencement Information
I1S. 59 partly in force; S. 59 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 170
I2S. 59 in force at 1.4.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/462, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 20