National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978

Type Public General Act
Publication 1978-07-20
Last updated 2025-06-19
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S. 2C inserted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 1(2), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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Words in s. 9(5) substituted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 43(a); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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Words in s. 9(7) inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 43(b); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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Words in s. 9(7) substituted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 43(b); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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S. 10(4) applied (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

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S. 10(4) applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) S. 10(4) applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) S. 10(4) applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 10(4) applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 10(4) applied (1.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/47, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 10(4) applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I S. 10(4) applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) S. 10(4) applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

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Words in s. 10(4) inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 44(a); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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Words in s. 10(4) inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 44(b); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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Words in s. 10(4) inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 44(c); S.S.I. 1990/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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S. 12A repealed (1.9.2004 but only for the purpose stated in art. 2(a)(i) of the commencing S.S.I.) by National Health Service Reform (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 7), ss. 1(1), 12(1), S.S.I. 2004/361, art. 2(a)(i)

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S. 12AA inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8 s. 47; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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S. 12C(2)(d) and word “and" immediately preceding it repealed (6.2.1995) by S.I. 1995/31, reg. 6, Sch.

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Words in s. 12C(3) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 13(a) (with ss. 191-195, 202)

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Words in s. 12C(3) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 13(b) (with ss. 191-195, 202)

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S. 12CA inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 50; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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Words in s. 12E(1)-(3) substituted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 53(2); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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S. 12E(4) substituted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 53(3); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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S. 12E(5)(6) repealed (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, ss. 53(4), 65(2), Sch. 5

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S. 12E(7)(a)-(c) substituted (1.10.1999) for words in s. 12E(7) by 1999 c. 8, s. 53(5); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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S. 12H inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 51; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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S. 12H and cross-heading inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 51; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

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S. 13 applied (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

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S. 13 applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) S. 13 applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) S. 13 applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 13 applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 13 applied (1.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/47, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 13 applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I S. 13 applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) S. 13 applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

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S. 13A applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I S. 13A applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) S. 13A applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

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S. 15(1)(a) modified (1.4.2004) by The General Medical Services and Section 17C Agreements (Transitional and other Ancillary Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/163), art. 96

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Words in s. 15(1)(a) renumbered as "(i)" (1.4.1998 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 1997 c. 46 s. 41(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 35(a); S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(b), Sch. 2

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S. 15(1)(a)(ii) and preceeding word "or" inserted (1.4.1999 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 35(b); S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(b), Sch. 2

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S. 15(1)(b)–(e), (2) applied (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

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S. 15(2) applied in part (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art . 6) S. 15(2) applied in part (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 15(2) applied in part (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 15(2) applied in part (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch Pt. I

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S. 15(1)(b)-(e) applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) S. 15(1)(b)-(e) applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) S. 15(1)(b)-(e) applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 15(1)(b)-(e) applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

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Words in s. 15(3) substituted (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 22, s. 63, Sch. 3 para. 13 (with s. 57(4))

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S. 16: by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 4(2)(a) certain functions of the Secretary of State under s. 16 are made exercisable (1.4.1991) by the Health Education Board for Scotland

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S. 16(1): functions transferred (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 4(2)(a) (with art. 4(4)) S. 16(1): functions transferred (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 4(2)(a) (with art. 4(4))

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Words in s. 16(2) substituted (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 22, s.63, Sch. 3 para. 13 (with s. 57(4))

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Ss. 16(3), 20(2), 51, 52, 59–63, 65–68, 96(2), Sch. 16 paras. 25, 43 repealed by Health Services Act 1980 (c. 53), Sch. 7

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Words in s. 16A(1)(b)-(c) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 112(2)(b)-(d), Sch. 14 (with ss. 128(8), 179); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

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1980 c.44(41:2).

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S. 16A applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt I (with art. 6)

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Words in s. 16A(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/974, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 5

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Words in s. 16A(1)(a) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 112(2)(a) (with s. 128(8); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4

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1948 c.29(81:3).

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1970 c.44(81:3).

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1975 c.21(39:1).

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1968 c.16(123:4).

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S. 16B: by S.I. 1990/2369, art. 4(2)(b) certain functions of the Secretary of State under s. 16B are made exercisable (1.4.1991) by the Health Education Board for Scotland

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S. 16B: functions transferred (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 4(2)(b) (with art. 4(4)) S. 16B: functions transferred (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 4(2)(b) (with art. 4(4))

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S. 17AA inserted (1.9.1997) by 1997 c. 46, s. 31(2); S.I. 1997/1780, art. 2(3)

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S. 17AA(3): words in definition of "ophthalmic list" substituted (1.4.2006) by Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 13), ss. 42(1), 43(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(5)(a); S.S.I. 2006/121, art. 3(b), Sch. 2

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S. 17AA(3): words in definition of "ophthalmic list" inserted (1.4.2006) by Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 13), ss. 42(1), 43(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(5)(b); S.S.I. 2006/121, art. 3(b), Sch. 2

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S. 17A applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I. S. 17A applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 17A extended (30.10.1997 for certain purposes and 11.5.1998 for all other purposes) by 1997 c. 46, s. 16(5); S.I. 1997/2620, art. 2(1)(b); S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(2) S. 17A applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 17A applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 17A applied (1.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/47, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I S. 17A applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I S. 17A applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) S. 17A applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

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S. 17A applied (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

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Words in s. 17A(1)(b) substituted (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1991/195, art. 4(2)

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S. 17A(2)(aa) inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 46(a)(i); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

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S. 17A(2)(d)(j) repealed (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65, Sch. 4 para. 46(a)(iii), Sch. 5; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2, Sch. 1, 2

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S. 17A(2)(i) repealed (28.6.1995 for certain purposes and 1.4.1996 for all other purposes) by 1995 c. 17, ss. 2(1), 2(3), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 102(2)(b) (with Sch. 6 para. 6)

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S. 17A(2)(n)-(q) added (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1991/195, art. 4(3)

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Words in s. 17A(2) inserted (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 36; S.I. 1998/631, art. 2, Sch. 2

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S. 17A(3)(a) and the word “and" following it repealed (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65, Sch. 4 para. 46(b), Sch. 5; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2, Sch. 1, 2

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S. 17A(10) added (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1991/195 art. 4(4)

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Words in s. 17B(1) substituted (28.6.1995 for certain purposes and 1.4.1996 for all other purposes) by 1995 c. 17, ss. 2(1)(3), 4(2), 8(1), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 102(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 6)

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S. 17C inserted (5.3.2001 for certain purposes only and otherwiseprosp.) by 1997 c. 46, ss. 21(2), 41(3); S.S.I. 2001/58, art. 2

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Words in s. 17C(1)(a)(2)(a)(b)(i) substituted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(2)(a), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17C(2A) substituted for words (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(2)(b), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17C(3)(a) repealed (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(2)(c), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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Words in s. 17C(4) repealed (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(2)(d), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17C(6): definition of "personal medical services" repealed (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(2)(e), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17D inserted (5.3.2001 for certain purposes only and otherwiseprosp.) by 1997 c. 46, ss. 21(2), 40(3); S.S.I. 2001/58, art. 2

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By Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 184, 199(2), Sch. 11 para. 46(1)(2)(a); S.I. 2004/288, arts. 1(5), 5(2)(r) (as amended by S.I. 2004/866, art. 2(1)) it is provided that in s. 17D(1)(b)(ii) the words "primary medical services in accordance with" be inserted after "arrangements or" (1.4.2004) (which original words were substituted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes and 1.4.2004 otherwise) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(a), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2, Sch.)

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By Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 184, 199(2), Sch. 11 para. 46(1)(3)(a); S.I. 2004/288, arts. 1(5), 5(2)(r) (as amended by S.I. 2004/866, art. 2(1)) it is provided that in s. 17D(2) the words "primary medical services in accordance with" be inserted after "arrangements or" (1.4.2004) (which original words were substituted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes and 1.4.2004 otherwise) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(d)(iv), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2, Sch.)

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S. 17D(1)(b) substituted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(a), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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Words in s. 17D(1)(b)(iv) substituted (1.2.2006) by The Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Modification of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/30), {art. 2(2)(a)(i)}

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Words in s. 17D(1)(b)(v) substituted (1.2.2006) by The Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Modification of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/30), {art. 2(2)(a)(ii)}

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Words in s. 17D(1)(b)(v) omitted (1.2.2006) by virtue of The Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Modification of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/30), {art. 2(2)(a)(ii)}

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Words in s. 17D(1)(d) substituted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by virtue of Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(b), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17D(2): definition of "the 1972 Order" inserted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by virtue of Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(d)(i), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17D(2): definitions inserted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(d)(ii), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17D(2): definition of "Article 57 contract" inserted (1.2.2006) by The Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Modification of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/30), {art. 2(2)(b)}

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S. 17D(2): words in definition of "NHS employee" inserted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(d)(iii), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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S. 17D(2): definition of "NHS employee" para. (b) substituted (13.2.2004 for certain purposes otherwise 1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 2(3)(d)(iv), 9(1); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(1)(3), Sch.

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