(1)[F1[F2NHS England] may recognise a committee formed for an area], which it is satisfied is representative of—
(a)the persons to whom subsection (2) applies, and
(b)the persons to whom subsection (3) applies.
(2)This subsection applies to—
(a)each medical practitioner who, under a general medical services contract entered into by him, is providing primary medical services in the area for which the committee is formed, and
(b)each medical practitioner who, under a general ophthalmic services contract entered into by him, is providing primary ophthalmic services in that area.
(3)This subsection applies to each other medical practitioner—
(a)who is performing primary medical services or primary ophthalmic services in the area for which the committee is formed—
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(ii)in accordance with section 92 arrangements, or
(iii)under a general medical services contract or a general ophthalmic services contract, and
(b)who has notified [F2NHS England] that he wishes to be represented by the committee (and has not notified it that he wishes to cease to be so represented).
(4)A committee recognised under this section is called the Local Medical Committee for the area for which it is formed.
(5)Any such committee may delegate any of its functions, with or without restrictions or conditions, to sub-committees composed of members of that committee.
(6)Regulations may require [F2NHS England], in the exercise of its functions relating to primary medical services, to consult any committee recognised by it under this section on such occasions and to such extent as may be prescribed.
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(8)A committee recognised under this section has such other functions as may be prescribed.
(9)A committee recognised under this section must in respect of each year determine—
(a)the amount of its administrative expenses for that year attributable to persons of whom it is representative under subsection (1)(a), and
(b)the amount of its administrative expenses for that year attributable to persons of whom it is representative under subsection (1)(b).
(10)[F2NHS England] may—
(a)on the request of a committee recognised by it, allot to that committee such sums for defraying the expenses referred to in subsection (9)(a) as [F2NHS England] may determine, and
(b)deduct the amount of such sums from the remuneration of persons of whom the committee is representative under subsection (1)(a) under the general medical services contracts entered into by those persons with [F2NHS England].
(11)A committee recognised under this section must apportion the amount determined by it under subsection (9)(b) among the persons of whom it is representative under subsection (1)(b); and each such person must pay in accordance with the committee's directions the amount so apportioned to him.
(12)The administrative expenses of a committee include the travelling and subsistence allowances payable to its members.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 97(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2Words in Act substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)
F3S. 97(3)(a)(i) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(3)(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F4S. 97(7) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(5); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)