This document establishes the legal framework for modifying time limits regarding the reimbursement of travelling expenses and the remission of charges within the Scottish National Health Service. The regulations were enacted by the government of Great Britain to clarify administrative procedures for patients seeking financial assistance for health-related travel. It serves as a formal instrument to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for public health funding and patient eligibility criteria.

Legal professionals and administrative officers utilize this text as a primary source for understanding the specific regulatory constraints of the 1990 Scottish health policy. It is considered a technical document intended for those involved in the governance and implementation of public health financial systems.