Overview

The NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc.) Bill removes the Secretary of State's power to appoint trustees for NHS trusts and transfers the Peter Pan royalty rights to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Description

This bill makes two key changes. Firstly, it removes the Secretary of State's powers under the National Health Service Act 2006 to appoint trustees for various NHS bodies, including foundation trusts, university hospitals, and special health authorities. The Secretary of State will be able to make regulations to deal with the consequences of this change, including provisions for transferring trust property and making transitional arrangements. These regulations will be subject to parliamentary scrutiny.

Secondly, the bill transfers the right to royalties from the play "Peter Pan," currently held by trustees for Great Ormond Street Hospital, to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. This involves amending the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to reflect the change in beneficiary. The bill also includes supplementary provisions to manage the transition of these rights.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The transfer of the Peter Pan royalties might lead to a small change in government revenue, but the overall financial effect is minimal.

Groups Affected

• NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts: Loss of the Secretary of State's direct involvement in appointing trustees, potentially leading to changes in governance structures.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity: Gain of Peter Pan royalty rights, increasing their financial resources.
• Parliament: Increased scrutiny of regulations related to the transfer of trust properties and the transfer of the Peter Pan royalties.
• Government Departments: Need to adjust administrative processes due to the removed power to appoint trustees for NHS bodies.

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