ANNEX A:: OUTLINE OF THE EXISTING LAW RELATING TO THE NHS Part 2 System: family health services Administration of Part 2 services
499.It is the duty of each PCT or HA in accordance with regulations to administer the arrange­ments made for the provision of GMS (and the other ser­vices): see section 15 of the 1977 Act. The PCT or HA must also perform such other manage­ment and other functions relating to those services as may be prescribed; and a number of functions have indeed been prescribed.
500.Whilst the duty to make arrangements for Part 2 services is con­ferred directly upon PCTs or HAs, rather than upon the Secretary of State, the exercise of those functions by PCTs and HAs may be the subject of directions issued by the Secretary of State under section 17 or the NAW under section 16BC of the 1977 Act.