62 Restriction of powers under ss. 25, 58 and 61.E+W+S
The Secretary of State shall exercise the powers conferred on him by the provisions of section 25 above (supplies not readily obtainable) . . . F1only if and to the extent that he is satisfied that anything which he proposes to do or allow under those powers—
(a)will not to a significant extent interfere with the performance by him of any duty imposed on him by this Act to provide accommodation or services of any kind; and
(b)will not to a significant extent operate to the disadvantage of persons seeking or afforded admission or access to accommodation or services at health service hospitals (whether as resident or non-resident patients) otherwise than as private patients.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Health and Medicines Act 1988 (c. 49, SIF 113:2), s. 25(2), Sch. 3