Commentary on Sections Part 2: Pharmaceutical Services Reviews, variation and termination of pilot schemes Section 32: Variation and Termination of Pilot Schemes
171.Section 32 deals with the variation and termination of pilot schemes. In particular subsection (1) permits the Secretary of State or National Assembly for Wales to issue directions to Health Authorities giving them a general authority to vary pilot schemes in specified circumstances and subject to specified conditions. The Secretary of State or National Assembly for Wales may also issue directions under subsection (2) to require Health Authorities to vary particular schemes. If for any reason the Secretary of State or National Assembly for Wales is satisfied that a pilot scheme is unsatisfactory, subsection (3) permits them to issue directions requiring the Health Authority concerned to bring the scheme to an end.