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Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament under section 62(9) of the Health Act 1999 for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS

OPTICIANS

Made 2005

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2), (3) and (4)

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the [ ] day of [ ] 2005

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas the Secretary of State published a draft Order and invited representations as required by paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 3 to the Health Act 1999^f1 and the period of three months mentioned in paragraph 9(2) of that Schedule expired before a draft of this Order in Council was laid before Parliament;

And whereas a draft of this Order in Council has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 62(9) of the Health Act 1999;

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 60 and 62(4) of, and Schedule 3 to, that Act, and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of the Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

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f1: 1999 c. 8.