Part III Miscellaneous and Supplemental

40 Interpretation.

1

Subject to subsection (2), Part I—

a

in its application to England and Wales, is to be read as one with the 1977 Act; and

b

in its application to Scotland, is to be read as one with the 1978 Act.

2

In this Act—

  • “the 1977 Act” means the M1National Health Service Act 1977;

  • “the 1978 Act” means the M2National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;

  • “authority” has the meaning given by section 1(8) F1, except in Schedule 1;

  • “health service” means the health service in England and Wales and the health service in Scotland;

  • F2“medical list” has the meaning given by section 2(5);

  • F2“personal medical services” and “personal dental services” have the meaning given in section 1(8);

  • “pilot scheme” and “piloted services” have the meaning given in section 1;

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations; and

  • “regulations” means regulations under this Act.

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