Part III Other Powers of the Secretary of State as to theHealth Service

Inquiries, and default and emergency powers

84AF1 Intervention orders

1

If the Secretary of State—

a

is of the opinion that a body to which this section applies is not performing one or more of its functions adequately or at all, or that there are significant failings in the way the body is being run, and

b

is satisfied that it is appropriate for him to intervene under this section,

he may make an order under this section in respect of the body (an “intervention order”).

2

The bodies to which this section applies are—

F2za

Strategic Health Authorities,

a

Health Authorities,

b

Special Health Authorities,

c

NHS trusts,

d

Primary Care Trusts.

F3e

Local Health Boards.

3

An intervention order may make any provision authorised by section 84B below (including any combination of such provisions).