57Studies as to economy, efficiency etcE+W
(1)The CHAI has the function of promoting or undertaking comparative or other studies designed to enable it to make recommendations for improving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the exercise of any of the functions of an English NHS body, other than a Special Health Authority (whether the functions are exercised by the English NHS body or by another person).
(2)The CHAI may exercise its function under subsection (1) in relation to a body on the CHAI’s own initiative or at the request of the body concerned.
(3)For the purposes of this section the CHAI may carry out an inspection of—
(a)any English NHS body other than a Special Health Authority;
(b)any person exercising the functions of such a body.
(4)The CHAI must publish its recommendations and the result of any studies under this section.
(5)The Secretary of State may, after consulting the CHAI, by regulations make provision as to the procedure to be followed in respect of the making of representations to the CHAI before the publication of any recommendations or the result of any studies under this section.
(6)The CHAI’s functions under this section may be exercised on its behalf by the Audit Commission, if the Audit Commission and the CHAI so agree.
(7)Where the Audit Commission exercises functions under subsection (6), it shall do so on such terms, including terms as to payment, as the CHAI and the Audit Commission may agree.
Commencement Information
I1S. 57 partly in force; s. 57 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes, see s. 199(1)(4)
I2S. 57 in force at 1.4.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/759, art. 3(1)