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Closing of the existing hospitals. 
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40.—(1) On and after the second appointed day the Minister may, whenever and so often as he thinks fit, by order (in this section referred to as a closing order) direct that a particular part (defined in such manner and by reference to such things as the Minister thinks fit) of the existing hospitals shall be closed on a specified date. 
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(2) The Minister may, whenever and so often as he thinks fit, by order under this sub-section amend a closing order, including a closing order as amended by an order under this sub-section. 
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