Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Health Authorities (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 1996 in relation to Wales.
Under regulation 14(3) of the principal Regulations the majority of the members of a committee or sub-committee of a health authority must, subject to certain exceptions, be persons who do not provide, or assist in providing, Part II services. These Regulations make provision for a further exception in the case of committees known as local health groups appointed in accordance with a circular of the Secretary of State for Wales.