SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4NHS trusts established under section 25

Part 3Dissolution

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1

The Secretary of State may by order dissolve an NHS trust.

2

An order under this paragraph may be made—

a

on the application of the NHS trust concerned, or

b

if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate in the interests of the health service.

3

Except where it appears to the Secretary of State necessary to make an order under this paragraph as a matter of urgency, no such order may be made until after the completion of such consultation as may be prescribed.