Section 70 Transfer of residual liabilities of certain health service bodiesF3

England and Wales

(1)

If F1...F2... an NHS trust or a Special Health Authority ceases to exist, the Secretary of State must exercise his functions so as to secure that all of the body's liabilities (other than any criminal liabilities) are dealt with.

(2)

A liability is dealt with by being transferred to an NHS body, the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 70(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)(i); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2: Words in s. 70(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)(ii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3: Words in s. 70 heading inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)