Paragraph 4

For regulation 9 (application of Regulations) of the Mental Health Act Commission Regulations 1983^f1 there shall be substituted the following regulation—

“9

The provisions of regulation 13(1)(a) to (e), (2) and (3) (disqualification for appointment) and regulation 14 (cessation of disqualification) of the Regional and District Health Authorities (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 1990 shall apply as if—

(a)

any reference therein to an Authority included a reference to the Commission;

(b)

any reference therein to the appointing authority were a reference to the Secretary of State.”.