Regulation 15 Amendment of Part III of the principal Regulations

Regulation 18B (general partnership vacancies) shall be amended in accordance with the following paragraphs.

In paragraph (2) for “in the locality” in each place where those words occur substitute “in the area”;

After paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

Before setting the criteria referred to in paragraph (2)(a), the Health Authority must consult any other Health Authority in whose area prospective patients reside.”.

In paragraph (7), after “agreed between the Health Authority” insert “(after consultation with any other Health Authority in whose area prospective patients reside)”.