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(1) This Order may be cited as the Northumberland Care Trust (Establishment) Order 2002 and shall come into force on 1st April 2002.
(2) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—
 “operational date” is to be construed in accordance with paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 5A to the National Health Service Act 1977;
 “the trust” means the Northumberland Care Trust established by article 2 of this Order.
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(1) There is hereby established a Primary Care Trust to be called the Northumberland Care Trust.
(2) The trust is designated as a Care Trust.
(3) The operational date of the trust shall be 1st April 2002.
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The trust shall be established for the county of Northumberland.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Jacqui Smith
Minister of State,
Department of Health
22nd March 2002