171 The appropriate authority by whom commencement order is made
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (2008 c 14) | Legislation

171  The appropriate authority by whom commencement order is made

(1)     This section has effect to determine who is the appropriate authority for the purposes of section 170(3).

(2)     Except as provided by subsections (3) to (5), the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State.

(3)     In relation to sections 119, 120 and 122 (responsible officers), so far as they relate to Northern Ireland, the appropriate authority is the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in

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