SCHEDULE 8TRANSITIONAL, TRANSITORY AND SAVING PROVISIONS

PART 4TRANSFER OF STAFF, RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES

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1

The Secretary of State may, if he sees fit, provide by directions for the transfer from the old employers to the new employer of any—

a

eligible employee; and

b

rights or liabilities.

2

In this paragraph—

a

“the new employer” means the Board;

b

“the old employers” means the Royal College of General Practitioners or the STA; and

c

“eligible employees” means persons who are employed under a contract of employment with the old employers.