New Clause 8 - Amendments relating to Local Health Boards and abolition of Welsh health authorities
Health Bill
6:45 pm
Caroline Flint (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Health), Department of Health; Don Valley, Labour)
Section 27 of the Government of Wales Act 1998, contained an order-making power that enabled the National Assembly for Wales to make consequential amendments to legislation when health authorities were abolished in Wales. The power was not used when that occurred, and I am advised that it can no longer be used: it is spent. I hope that that adequately answers the hon. Gentleman's question.