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Paragraph 99 Local resolution of contract disputes

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(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (3), in the case of any dispute arising out of or in connection with the contract, the contractor and the Primary Care Trust must make every reasonable effort to communicate and cooperate with each other with a view to resolving the dispute, before referring the dispute for determination in accordance with the NHS dispute resolution procedure (or, where applicable, before commencing court proceedings).

(2)

Either the contractor or the Primary Care Trust may, if it wishes to do so, invite the Local Medical Committee for the area of the Primary Care Trust to participate in discussions which take place pursuant to sub-paragraph (1).

(3)

In the case of a dispute which falls to be dealt with under the procedure specified in paragraph 36, sub-paragraph (1) does not apply where it is not practicable for the parties to attempt local resolution before the expiry of the period specified in paragraph 36(4).