4In section 27—
(a)in subsection (1) after the word “may” there shall be inserted the words “with the consent of the Secretary of State”;
(b)in subsection (2) the word “either” and the words from “or from any specified period” to the end of the subsection shall be omitted; and
(c)in subsection (5) after the words “responsible medical officer” and after the words “that officer” there shall be inserted the words “or the Secretary of State”.