7(1)The Secretary of State may, at any time during the initial period, direct the Board to exercise any functions of the Secretary of State that—
(a)relate to Primary Care Trusts or Strategic Health Authorities, and
(b)are specified in the direction.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to any power or duty of the Secretary of State to make an order or regulations.
(3)Any rights acquired, or liabilities (including liabilities in tort) incurred, in respect of the exercise by the Board of any function exercisable by it by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) are enforceable by or against the Board (and no other person).