Part IV

Social care workers

Training

Exercise by Special Health Authority of functions under s. 67(4)(a)
67A
1
The Secretary of State may direct a Special Health Authority to exercise such of his functions under section 67(4)(a) as may be specified in the directions.
2
If the Secretary of State gives a direction under subsection (1), the National Health Service Act 2006 shall have effect as if—
a
the direction were a direction of the Secretary of State under section 7 of that Act, and
b
the functions were exercisable by the Special Health Authority under section 7.
3
Directions under subsection (1)—
a
shall be given by an instrument in writing, and
b
may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions.
S. 67A inserted (28.4.2008) by Health Act 2006 (c. 28), ss. 72 (as amended by 2006 c. 43, s. 2, Sch. 1 para. 287), 83; S.I. 2008/1147, art. 4