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Section 1

SCHEDULE 1U.K.Health Protection Agency

Membership of the AgencyU.K.

F11U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F12U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F13U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F14U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

StatusU.K.

F15U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F16U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Chief executiveU.K.

F17U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Terms of appointmentU.K.

F18U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F19U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Disqualification for appointmentU.K.

F110U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

ProceedingsU.K.

F111U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F112U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F113U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F114U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F115U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F116U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

StaffU.K.

F117U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F118U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

FinanceU.K.

F119U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F120U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F121U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F122U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F123U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Annual reportU.K.

F124U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F125U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F126U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F127U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Authentication of sealU.K.

F128U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

RegulationsU.K.

F129U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Devolved authoritiesU.K.

F130U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Section 8

SCHEDULE 2U.K.Transfer of property and staff, etc.

Transfer schemesU.K.

F11U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Transfer U.K.

F12U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

EmploymentU.K.

F13U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F14U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

F15U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

TransitionalU.K.

F16U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Section 11

SCHEDULE 3U.K.Amendments

Prospective

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)U.K.

F11U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Radiological Protection Act 1970 (c. 46)U.K.

F12U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)U.K.

3U.K.In Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (administrative provisions as to control on entry) in paragraph 1 after sub-paragraph (2) there is inserted the following sub-paragraph—

(2A)The Secretary of State may direct that his function of appointing medical inspectors under sub-paragraph (2) is also to be exercisable by such persons specified in the direction who exercise functions relating to health in England or Wales.

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)U.K.

F14U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37)U.K.

F15U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)U.K.

F16U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)U.K.

F17U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)U.K.

F18U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29)U.K.

F19U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1039 (N.I. 9))U.K.

F110U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19)U.K.

F111U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/194 (N.I. 1))U.K.

F112U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)U.K.

F113U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)U.K.

F114U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)U.K.

F115U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

International Development Act 2002 (c. 1)U.K.

F116U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)U.K.

F117U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)U.K.

F118U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

The Health Protection Agency (Yr Asiantaeth Diogelu Iechyd) (Establishment) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/505)U.K.

F119U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

The Health Protection Agency (Yr Asiantaeth Diogelu Iechyd) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/506)U.K.

F120U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (except s. 11(1) for certain purposes and Sch. 3 para. 3) (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 56(2)(3)306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7 8(2) 9)

Section 11

SCHEDULE 4U.K.Repeals

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