Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 8:45 pm on 13 October 2003.
moved Amendment No. 144:
Page 4, line 21, at end insert—
"( ) The regulator shall not give his approval under subsection (1) unless he is satisfied that the amendments have been approved by the board of governors of the NHS foundation trust and, if he considers it necessary, by a majority of the members of the NHS foundation trust."