(5) Section 304(9) applies in relation to the power to make arrangements under subsection (2) as it applies to a power of the Secretary of State to give directions under this Act.
Accreditation E+W
251ZE Accreditation of information technology etc
(1) Regulations may make provision for the establishment and operation of a scheme for the accreditation of information technology and IT services so far as used, or intended to be used, in connection with the provision in, or in relation to, England of health care or of adult social care.
(2) The regulations may provide for the scheme to be established and operated by a person specified in the regulations (“ the operator ”).
(3) The regulations may, among other things, confer power on the operator—
(a) to establish the procedure for accreditation under the scheme,
(b) to set the criteria for accreditation under the scheme (“the accreditation criteria”),
(c) to keep an accreditation under the scheme under review, and
(d) to charge a reasonable fee in respect of an application for accreditation.
(4) The regulations may, among other things, make provision requiring the operator—
(a) to set some or all of the accreditation criteria by reference to information standards,
(b) to publish details of the scheme, including the accreditation criteria,
(c) to provide for the review of a decision to refuse an application for accreditation, and
(d) to provide advice to applicants for accreditation with a view to ensuring that the accreditation criteria are met. ”
I563 Sch. 15 para. 8 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 142(1)(2) (h)
I564 Sch. 15 para. 8 in force at 5.2.2026 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2026/82 , reg. 2(z15)
Section 122
Schedule 16 U.K. Grant of smart meter communication licences
Part 1 U.K. Amendments of the Energy Act 2008
1 U.K. The Energy Act 2008 is amended as follows.
I565 Sch. 16 para. 1 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(2)(c)
2 E+W+S In the italic heading before section 88, after “meters” insert “: modification of licence conditions etc by Secretary of State” .
I566 Sch. 16 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(2)(c)
3 E+W+S After section 91 insert—