Overview

This correction to the Coronavirus Bill amends the General Medical Services Contracts Regulations 2004 in Wales. It clarifies the contractual terms for healthcare professionals providing primary medical services under specific regulations, ensuring consistency and addressing an omission in the original bill.

Description

The bill corrects an error in the original Coronavirus Bill (HL Bill 110). The correction involves adding previously omitted paragraphs to Schedule 2, relating to modifications of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/478 (W. 48)). Specifically, it modifies Schedule 6 of the 2004 regulations concerning contractual terms for healthcare professionals.

The amendments insert new sub-paragraphs (2A), (4A), and (4) into paragraphs 52, 56, and 58 of Schedule 6 respectively. These new sub-paragraphs exclude certain healthcare professionals, those performing primary medical services under regulation 22A of the National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1020 (W. 117)), from specific contractual requirements related to qualifications and employment conditions. The Welsh Ministers are given the power to further modify the Schedule through regulations, subject to approval by the National Assembly for Wales.

Government Spending

This is a correction to existing legislation and is not expected to significantly alter government spending. No specific figures on the financial impact are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Healthcare professionals in Wales: Those providing primary medical services under regulation 22A of the 2004 regulations will be affected by the changes to contractual terms. The changes may simplify or clarify their contractual obligations.
• Welsh Government: The Welsh Ministers gain the power to make further modifications to the Schedule, giving them greater flexibility in managing healthcare contracts.
• National Assembly for Wales: The Assembly retains its power of scrutiny through its ability to annul any statutory instrument made under the bill's provisions.

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