(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