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(1)The Secretary of State may give directions with respect to the exercise of any functions exercisable by virtue of sections 13 to 16 above [F2and may also give directions with respect to the exercise by health authorities or Family Health Services Authorities of functions under the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990]; and, subject to any directions given by the Secretary of State by virtue of this section, a Regional Health Authority may give directions with respect to the exercise
[F3(a)]by a District Health Authority of which the district is included in its region, of any functions exercisable by the District Health Authority by virtue of section 14 above. [F4and
(b)by a Family Health Services Authority in relation to which it is the relevant Regional Health Authority, of any functions exercisable by the Family Health Services Authority by virtue of section 15 above or the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.]
(2)It shall be the duty of a body to whom directions are given under subsection (1) above to comply with the directions.]
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F1S. 17 substituted by Health and Social Security Act 1984 (c. 48, SIF 113:1), s. 5(4), Sch. 3 para. 2
F2Words inserted by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 3(4)(5)
F3 ”(a)” inserted by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 12(2)
F4S. 17(1)(b) and the the word ”and” directly preceding it added by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 12(2)
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