Commentary on Sections Part 3: Miscellaneous Section 36: Amendments of health service legislation in connection with consolidation
183.Section 36 enables the Secretary of State to amend legislation relating to the health service in England and Wales by order if he thinks that such amendment will assist the consolidation of that legislation.  Amendments made under the Order will form part of consolidating legislation.  Section 38(3) provides for such orders to be subject to affirmative resolution.