# The NHS Direct (Establishment and Constitution) Order 2004, Introduction: Introductory text


NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND
Made 28th February 2004
Laid before Parliament 9th March 2004
Coming into force 1st April 2004
The Secretary of State for Health, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 11(1), (2) and (4) of, and paragraph 9(7)(b) of Schedule 5 to, the National Health Service Act 1977, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, and after consultation with such bodies as he recognises represent officers who in his opinion are likely to be transferred or affected by transfers in pursuance of the Order, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/569/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/nhs-direct-establishment-and-constitution-order-2004/introduction
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