Interaction with other authorities
Sections 73 and 74: Arrangements with Ministers
263.Section 73 enables a Minister of the Crown to arrange for the Commission to carry out any of its functions in relation to prescribed health or social care schemes for which the Minister has responsibility. For example, arrangements may be made between the Commission and the Secretary of State for Defence in respect of the provision of health care to the Armed Forces. Section 74 enables a Northern Ireland Minister to arrange for the Commission to carry out any of its functions which correspond to functions of the Commission and relate to the Northern Ireland health service.