132(1)Section 259 (sale of medical practices) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (4), in paragraph (e), for “section 83(2)(b)” substitute “section 83(2)”.
(3)After that subsection insert—
“(4A)The reference in subsection (4)(e) to arrangements under section 83(2) of this Act includes a reference to arrangements made under section 83(2)(b) of this Act before the commencement of paragraph 30 of Schedule 4 to the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (sub-paragraph (2) of which replaces section 83(2)).”
(4)In subsection (5), in the definition of “relevant area”—
(a)after “ “relevant area”” insert “—
(a)”, and
(b)at the end insert “;
(b)in relation to the Board, in a case where a person has at any time provided or performed services by arrangement or contract with the Board, means the prescribed area (at the prescribed time).”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 132 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)