Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes amendments to certain enactments, and related provision, consequential upon provisions of the Health Act 1999 (“the Act”) concerning Primary Care Trusts and high security psychiatric services.

Article 2 of the Order deals with extent and interpretation.

Articles 3(1) and 4 and Schedule 1 make amendments, and related provision, consequential upon the creation, under the 1999 Act, of Primary Care Trusts.

Article 3(2) and Schedule 2 make amendments to certain Acts and to the Order and Regulations relating to the Ashworth, Broadmoor and Rampton Hospital Authorities consequent upon the amendments contained in the 1999 Act relating to high security psychiatric services.