Paragraph 3 Opticians Act 1989

omit subsection (1A);

after subsection (2A) insert—

“(2B)

A determination under subsection (2A) may not be made in relation to a person whose qualification—

(a)

was granted in a relevant European State, and

(b)

indicates, in the opinion of the Council, a level of attainment of competency comparable to that indicated by an approved UK qualification.

(2C)

In subsection (2B), “approved UK qualification” means a qualification that is—

(a)

approved under section 12(7)(b), and

(b)

granted by an establishment in the United Kingdom that is approved under section 12(7)(a).”.