Government Response: The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Technical Scrutiny point 1

The Welsh Government notes the discrepancy in the Welsh text and will be liaising with the S.I. Registrar to investigate the possibility of a correction slip so that the relevant provision will refer to paragraph “(d)” rather than “(c)”.

Technical Scrutiny point 2

The Welsh Government notes this point. The drafting in its current form does not alter the definition and consequently an amendment is not required. 

Technical Scrutiny point 3

The Welsh Government notes this point although does not consider it materially affects the operation of the provision.

Technical Scrutiny point 4

The Welsh Government notes this point. However, the Government considers no correction is required.

Technical Scrutiny point 5

The Welsh Government notes this point and will make an amendment to the principal Regulations when the opportunity arises.

Technical Scrutiny point 6

The Welsh Government notes this point and will make an amendment to the principal Regulations when the opportunity arises.

Technical Scrutiny point 7

The Welsh Government notes this point and will make an amendment to the principal Regulations when the opportunity arises.

Technical Scrutiny point 8

The Welsh Government notes this point and will make an amendment to the principal Regulations when the opportunity arises.

Merits Scrutiny point 9

The Welsh Government notes this point, reiterates its commitment to amend the principal Regulations when the opportunity arises and will be liaising with the S.I. Registrar to investigate the possibility of whether a correction slip may be used to rectify the two provisions.