Explanatory note

This Order extends the period of time within which the trust special administrators of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust must provide a draft report to Monitor. The draft report must state the action which the trust special administrators recommend that Monitor should take in relation to Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. The statutory period of 45 working days for the provision of the draft report is extended by 30 working days beginning with the 16th of April 2013 being the day on which the trust special administrators’ appointment took effect.

This Order also extends the period during which the trust special administrators must consult on the draft report. The statutory consultation period of 30 working days is extended by 10 working days. The consultation period must commence within the period of 5 working days beginning with the date on which the draft report is published.