The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) (Wales) Continuation and Transitional Provisions Order 1996
On 1st April 1996 the new Welsh Health Authorities established under the Health Authorities Act 1995 take over responsibility for the discharge of health functions previously discharged by District Health Authorities and Family Health Service Authorities. This Order continues in force the National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) (Wales) Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1275) so that they apply to the new Welsh Health Authorities (article 3). The 1983 Regulations make provision with respect to the appointment of consultants by Welsh District Health Authorities, in particular, concerning the procedure to be followed.