SCHEDULES

[F1SCHEDULE 10AE+WIntervention powers in relation to the reconfiguration of NHS services

Power to call-in proposal for reconfigurationE+W

4(1)This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State gives a direction under paragraph 3(1) calling in a proposal for the reconfiguration of NHS services.

(2)Until notified that the Secretary of State has finished considering the proposal, the NHS commissioning body must not take further steps in relation to a proposal except to such extent (if any) as may be permitted by the direction.

(3)Once notified that the Secretary of State has finished considering the proposal, the NHS commissioning body must give effect to any decision of the Secretary of State under paragraph 3(2)(a) in relation to the proposal.]