Supplementary and transitional provisionsE+W
14(1)The application of the seal of the HCA must be authenticated by the signature of—E+W
(a)a member of the HCA who is authorised (generally or specifically) for that purpose, or
(b)a member of staff of the HCA who is so authorised.
(2)A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of the HCA, or signed on its behalf, is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, is to be treated as so executed or signed.
15E+WThe HCA is not to be regarded—
(a)as a servant or agent of the Crown, or
(b)as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown,
and its property is not to be regarded as property of, or held for or on behalf of, the Crown.
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Textual Amendments
Commencement Information
17E+WThe Secretary of State (instead of the HCA) may—
(a)appoint the first chief executive, and
(b)determine the terms and conditions of service as a member of staff of the HCA which are applicable to the first chief executive on appointment.
[18E+WThe provisions in this Schedule about the HCA's committees and their sub-committees do not apply in relation to the Regulation Committee or its sub-committees (as to which see in particular sections 92A to 92I).]