47Standards set by AssemblyE+W
(1)The Assembly may prepare and publish statements of standards in relation to the provision of health care by and for Welsh NHS bodies.
(2)The Assembly must keep the standards under review and may publish amended statements whenever it considers it appropriate.
(3)The Assembly must consult such persons as it considers appropriate—
(a)before publishing a statement under this section;
(b)before publishing an amended statement under this section which in the opinion of the Assembly effects a substantial change in the standards.
(4)The standards set out in statements under this section are to be taken into account by every Welsh NHS body in discharging its duty under section 45.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 47(4) functions made exercisable by Local Health Boards (1.10.2009) by The Local Health Boards (Directed Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1511), regs. 1(2), 4, Sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 47 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/873, art. 2(a)