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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations make provision for the consultation to be carried out by a Health Board or by the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service before the Secretary of State for Scotland makes an Order under section 12A(1) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 establishing a National Health Service trust in Scotland.

Regulation 1 brings the Regulations into force on 21st March 1991.

Regulation 2 makes provision as to which Health Board, or the circumstances in which the Agency, will be under a duty to carry out a consultation under the Regulations.

Regulation 3 prescribes that a Health Board or the Agency shall be under a duty to consult local health councils, local authorities and trade unions.

Regulation 4 prescribes the method and a period of three months for consultation.

Regulation 5 provides for the Health Board or Agency to report the results of the consultation to the Secretary of State.