Moved by
Lord Sharkey
126A: Clause 151, page 117, line 40, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) In section 1, omit “an EEA state or Switzerland” and insert “a relevant state or territory”.
(4) In subsection 2(1)(b) omit “an EEA state or Switzerland” and insert “a relevant state or territory”.
(5) In subsection 2(2) after (i) insert—
“(j) make provision to make payment (otherwise than under a healthcare agreement) in respect of healthcare provided in a relevant country or territory, but only when the Secretary of State considers that exceptional circumstances justify the payment and has laid before Parliament the reasons for such consideration and the details of the payments;”.
(5) Omit subsection 2(7).
(6) After section 2 insert—
“(2ZA) Regulations under section 2 may—
(a) confer functions on a relevant public authority or a Scottish or Welsh health board (including discretions);
(b) provide for the delegation of functions to a relevant public authority or a Scottish or Welsh health board.
(2ZB) The Secretary of State may give directions to a person about the exercise of any functions exercisable by the person under regulations made by virtue of section 1 (and may vary or revoke any such directions).””