18.—(1) In regulation 12 of the Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges Regulations (repayments), for paragraph (4) substitute the following—
“(4) The Dental Practice Board, constituted under section 37 of the Act is authorised to—
(a)carry on any activity of the Secretary of State under paragraph (1)(a) or (c) of this regulation;
(b)receive on behalf of the Secretary of State a claim for repayment made in accordance with regulation 11(2); and
(c)exercise the Secretary of State’s power under regulation 11(3),
relating to the repayment of charges for dental appliances and dental treatment described in regulation 4(1)(b) or (c), including repayment of any amount due to a claimant.”.