Part VIII Miscellaneous Functions of Local Authorities and the Secretary of State

Functions of the Secretary of State

120BF1Action statements

1

The regulatory authority may direct a person mentioned in subsection (2) to publish a statement as to the action the person proposes to take as a result of a review or investigation under section 120(1).

2

The persons are—

a

the managers of a hospital within the meaning of Part 2 of this Act;

b

a local social services authority;

c

persons of any other description prescribed in regulations.

3

Regulations may make further provision about the content and publication of statements under this section.

4

Regulations” means regulations made—

a

by the Secretary of State, in relation to England;

b

by the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales.