Moved by
Lord Bethell
58: Clause 37, page 22, line 4, leave out “But”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the amendment in the Minister’s name adding a new subsection (5A) to Clause 37.
59: Clause 37, page 22, line 27, at end insert—
“(9A) This section does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed under any other enactment or rule of law.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment provides that Clause 37 does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed under any other enactment or rule of law.
60: Clause 37, page 22, leave out line 32
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment omits an unnecessary definition.
61: Clause 37, page 22, line 32, at end insert—
““patient information” means information (however recorded) which—
(a) relates to—
(i) the physical or mental health or condition of an individual,
(ii) the diagnosis of an individual’s condition, or
(iii) an individual’s care or treatment,
or is (to any extent) derived directly or indirectly from information relating to any of those matters, and
(b) identifies the individual or enables the individual to be identified (whether by itself or in combination with other information);”
Member’s explanatory statement
See the explanatory statement for the amendment in the Minister’s name adding a new subsection (5A) to Clause 37.
62: Clause 37, page 22, line 32, at end insert—
““relevant person” means—
(a) the government of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom;
(b) a person who exercises functions on behalf of such a government;
(c) any other person who exercises functions or provides services relating to medical devices in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom;
(d) an international organisation that exercises functions or provides services relating to medical devices.”
Member’s explanatory statement
See the explanatory statement to the first amendment to Clause 37 in the Minister’s name.