(1)If F2...F3... an NHS trust or a Special Health Authority ceases to exist, the Secretary of State must exercise his functions so as to secure that all of the body's liabilities (other than any criminal liabilities) are dealt with.
(2)A liability is dealt with by being transferred to an NHS body, the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 70 heading inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2Words in s. 70(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)(i); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3Words in s. 70(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)(ii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)