Paragraph 14 Medical servicesI1

For section 98A substitute—

“Delegation of Secretary of State’s functions to NHS England

98A

(1)

The Secretary of State may direct NHS England to exercise any of the Secretary of State’s functions relating to the provision of primary medical services.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply to any function of the Secretary of State of making an order or regulations.

NHS England’s power to direct integrated care boards

98B

NHS England may give directions to an integrated care board about the exercise by it of any of its functions under this Part.”