# The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010, Regulation 9: Nomination of responsible officer by the Secretary of State


(1) Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, the Secretary of State may nominate a responsible officer for a designated body where—
(a) the designated body has failed to nominate or appoint a responsible officer in accordance with regulation 5 or 6; or
(b) the designated body has nominated or appointed as a responsible officer a person who does not meet the conditions in regulation 7.
(2) Before making a nomination under paragraph (1) for an NHS body in Scotland, the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers.
(3) Before making a nomination under paragraph (1) for an NHS body in Wales, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.
(4) Before making a nomination under paragraph (1) for an NHS Foundation Trust, the Secretary of State must consult the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111500286/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-medical-profession-responsible-officers-regulations-2010/regulation-9
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