Explanatory note

This Order makes amendments consequential to the abolition of the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health (“CPPIH”). CPPIH is abolished by section 232 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c.28).

Article 2 of this Order amends Schedule 1 to the Race Relations Act 1976 (Statutory Duties) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3006) to remove the reference to CPPIH from the list of bodies required to publish a race equality scheme.

Article 3 of this Order amends Schedule 1 to the Disability Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2966) to remove the reference to CPPIH from the list of bodies required to publish a disability equality scheme.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.