Reviews, variation and termination of pilot schemesE+W
31 Reviews of pilot schemesE+W
(1)At least one review of the operation of each pilot scheme must be conducted by the relevant authority.
(2)Each pilot scheme must be reviewed under this section before the end of the period of three years beginning with the date on which piloted services are first provided under the scheme.
(3)When conducting a review of a pilot scheme, the relevant authority must give—
(a)the [F1Primary Care Trust or] Health Authority concerned, and
(b)any person providing services under the scheme,
an opportunity to comment on any matter relevant to the review.
(4)Otherwise, the procedure on any review is to be determined by the relevant authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 31(3)(a) inserted (1.10.2002) by National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17), ss. 2(5), 42(3), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 75; S.I. 2002/2478, art. 3(1) (subject to art. 3(3))
Commencement Information
I1S. 31 wholly in force at 1.7.2002; s. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 70(2); s. 31 in force for E. at 8.3.2002 by S.I. 2002/1095, art. 2(4) (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4) (as amended (26.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/1170, art. 3); s. 31 in force for W. at 1.7.2002 by S.I. 2002/1475, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1
32 Variation and termination of pilot schemesE+W
(1)The relevant authority may give directions authorising [F2Primary Care Trusts or] Health Authorities to vary pilot schemes (otherwise than in response to directions given under subsection (2)) in such circumstances, and subject to such conditions, as may be specified in the directions.
(2)The relevant authority may by directions require a pilot scheme to be varied by the [F3Primary Care Trust or] Health Authority concerned in accordance with the directions.
(3)If satisfied that a pilot scheme is (for any reason) unsatisfactory, the relevant authority may give directions to the [F3Primary Care Trust or] Health Authority concerned requiring them to bring the scheme to an end in accordance with the terms of the directions.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 32(1) inserted (1.10.2002) by National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17), ss. 2(5), 42(3), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 76(a); S.I. 2002/2478, art. 3(1) (subject to art. 3(3))
F3Words in s. 32(2)(3) inserted (1.10.2002) by National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17), ss. 2(5), 42(3), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 76(b); S.I. 2002/2478, art. 3(1) (subject to art. 3(3))
Commencement Information
I2S. 32 wholly in force at 1.7.2002; s. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 70(2); s. 32 in force for E. at 8.3.2002 by S.I. 2002/1095, art. 2(4) (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4) (as amended (26.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/1170, art. 3); s. 32 in force for W. at 1.7.2002 by S.I. 2002/1475, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1