Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) and (3) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Part 2 amends primary legislation and Part 3 amends subordinate legislation relating to the coordination of the provision of benefits in kind relating to healthcare.
Part 4 relates to rights and other matters which become part of domestic law by virtue of section 4 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Part 5 amends or revokes provisions of retained EU Regulations relating to the coordination of the provision of benefits in kind. Part 6 revokes provisions of the EEA agreement.
Part 7 contains savings and transitional provisions.
An impact assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations and copies can be obtained from the Department of Health and Social Care, 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU.