SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Further amendments relating to Part 1

Part 1Amendments of Care Standards Act 2000

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In section 15 of the 2000 Act (applications by registered persons)—

I1a

in subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b) insert

; or

c

for the cancellation of, or the variation of the period of, any suspension of the registration.

b

in subsection (3)—

I1i

after “(a)” insert “ or (c) ”, and

I2I3ii

for the words from “a fee of—” to the end substitute “ a fee of the prescribed amount ”,

I1c

after subsection (4) insert—

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If the Welsh Ministers decide to grant an application under subsection (1)(c), they must serve notice in writing of their decision on the applicant (stating, where applicable, the period as varied).

I4d

for subsection (5) substitute—

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If different amounts are prescribed under subsection (3), the regulations may provide for the appropriate Minister to determine which amount is payable in a particular case.