Statutory guidance: The Exercise of Commissioning Functions by the NHS Commissioning Board (Coronavirus) (No 2) Directions 2020 Posted on August 18, 2020 Home Statutory guidance: The Exercise of Commissioning Functions by the NHS Commissioning Board (Coronavirus) (No 2) Directions 2020 Directions given to the National Health Service Commissioning Board by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.