Paragraph 15 General provision about rules

(1)

(a)

make different provision for different cases or different classes of case;

(b)

make different provision for different circumstances;

(c)

contain such incidental, consequential, transitional, transitory, saving or supplementary provision as appears to the Regulator to be necessary or expedient.

(2)

Before making rules under this Schedule the Regulator must consult, to the extent it considers appropriate, representatives of any group of persons which appear to the Regulator likely to be affected by the rules, including representatives of—

(a)

associates,

(b)

employers of associates,

(c)

users of the services of associates, and

(d)

persons providing, assessing or funding education or training for associates or prospective associates.