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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order delegates functions to Healthcare Improvement Scotland (“HIS”). The Scottish Ministers have a power, in section 2(5) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, to issue directions to Health Boards. That direction making power is delegated to HIS in certain circumstances (articles 2 and 3).