Sch 11 para 2
(1) Before making a pilot scheme, NHS England must prepare proposals for the scheme and submit them to the Secretary of State. (2) But proposals may be submitted by NHS England only with the agreement of the other proposed participants. (3) In preparing proposals for a pilot scheme, NHS England must comply with any directions given to it by the Secretary of State as to— (a) the matters to be dealt with, and information to be included, in the proposals, and (b) the procedure to be followed by NHS England . (4) Before submitting proposals for a pilot scheme, NHS England must (in addition to complying with any requirements about consultation imposed by or under any other enactment) comply with any directions given to it by the Secretary of State about the extent to which, and manner in which, it must consult on the proposals. (5) The Secretary of State may give directions— (a) requiring NHS England to submit proposals to him, (b) as to the matters to which NHS England must have regard in making any recommendation to the Secretary of State when submitting proposals for a pilot scheme, (c) as to the form in which any such recommendation must be made, (d) requiring NHS England to provide the Secretary of State with summaries (prepared and presented in the manner specified in the directions) of all requests received by it during the period specified in the directions. (6) A direction under this paragraph may be given so as to apply— (a) generally in circumstances specified in the direction, or (b) in relation to a particular case.