Part I Services and Administration

Local administration

16BBF1 Local Health Boards: functions

1

The National Assembly for Wales may direct a Local Health Board to exercise in relation to its area any functions which—

a

were exercised by a Health Authority in relation to any part of the same area, and

b

have been transferred to the Assembly as mentioned in section 16BA(1) above.

2

The Assembly may also direct a Local Health Board to exercise in relation to its area such other functions of the Assembly relating to the health service as are specified in the directions.

3

The functions which may be specified in directions under this section include functions under enactments relating to mental health and nursing homes.

4

The Assembly may give directions to a Local Health Board about its exercise of any functions.

5

Directions under subsection (1) above must be given in regulations made by the Assembly; but other directions under this section and directions under section 16BC below may be given in such regulations or by instrument in writing.