Article 3 Substitution of article 26 of the principal Order

For article 26 (medical expenses) there shall be substituted the following article–

“26

Any necessary expenses in respect of the medical, surgical or rehabilitative treatment of a member of the armed forces and of appropriate aids and adaptations for disabled living may, in so far as the expenses wholly or mainly arise as a result of the disablement due to service and in so far as the treatment, aids or adaptations are not provided for, otherwise than on payment of a charge by the member, under legislation of the United Kingdom (other than any enactment under or by virtue of which this Order is made), be defrayed by the Secretary of State under such conditions and up to such amounts as he may determine.”.