Commentary on Sections Part 2 –Standards Arrangements with public authorities Section 124: Arrangements with Ministers etc: CHAI
281.Section 124 enables a Minister of the Crown to arrange for the CHAI to carry out any of its functions in relation to health schemes for which the Minister is responsible. For example, arrangements may be made between the CHAI and the Secretary of State for Defence in respect of provision of health care to the Armed Forces. Subsection (2) provides for the CHAI to also enter into similar arrangements with a Northern Ireland Minister for the Northern Irish health service.