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4(1)This paragraph applies for the interpretation of this Part of this Schedule.
(2)In relation to England, “appropriate authority” means—
(a)the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,
(b)the National Health Service Commissioning Board,
(c)a county council,
(d)a district council for an area for which there is no county council,
(e)a London borough council,
(f)the Common Council of the City of London, or
(g)the Council of the Isles of Scilly.
(3)In relation to Wales, “appropriate authority” means—
(a)the Welsh Ministers,
(b)a county council, or
(c)a county borough council.
(4)In relation to Scotland, “appropriate authority” means—
(a)the Scottish Ministers, or
(b)a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
(5)In relation to Northern Ireland, “appropriate authority” means—
(a)the Department of Health in Northern Ireland,
(b)the Regional Health and Social Care Board, or
(c)a Health and Social Care trust.
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