SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 6Part 1: transitional provision

Interpretation

1

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.