Article 3 Investigation of complaints by Health Service Commissioner

A complaint under Part V of the National Health Service Act 1977 to the Health Service Commissioner for England in relation to the Authority^f1 made before, on or after 1st April 1991 may be investigated by the Commissioner notwithstanding that the Authority has ceased to exist, as if the Secretary of State were a relevant body within the meaning of section 109 of the National Health Service Act 1977 and as if the complaint had been made in relation to the Secretary of State.

The Health Service Commissioner for England, where he conducts such an investigation, shall send a report of the result of his investigation to the Secretary of State.