SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6Part 1: transitional provision
Interpretation
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1
This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.
2
“The initial period” means the period that—
a
begins with the commencement of section 25, and
b
ends with the day specified by the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 14A of the 2006 Act (as inserted by section 25).
3
“An initial application” means an application under section 14B of that Act which is made during the initial period.
4
“The Board” means the National Health Service Commissioning Board.
5
“The 2006 Act” means the National Health Service Act 2006.