Health Act 2006 (c. 28)

Part 6 U.K. Miscellaneous

Social care bursary E+W

72 Exercise by Special Health Authority of social care training functions E+W

After section 67 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14) insert—

“67A Exercise by Special Health Authority of functions under s. 67(4)(a)

(1) The Secretary of State may direct a Special Health Authority to exercise such of his functions under section 67(4)(a) as may be specified in the directions.

(2) If the Secretary of State gives a direction under subsection (1), [F1 the National Health Service Act 2006] shall have effect as if—

(a) the direction were a direction of the Secretary of State under [F2 section 7] of that Act, and

(b) the functions were exercisable by the Special Health Authority under [F2 section 7].

(3) Directions under subsection (1)—

(a) shall be given by an instrument in writing, and

(b) may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions.”