Regulation 3 Amendment of regulation 12 of the principal Regulations

after sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (4), insert the following sub-paragraph—

“(c)

in a case where regulation 9(1C) applies, a declaration that an additional optical appliance of the same prescription is required either as a consequence of his illness, or as a result of his exceptional circumstances.”;

after paragraph (5) insert the following paragraph—

“(6)

In a case where regulation 9(1C) applies, a supplier intending to use a voucher in accordance with paragraph (2) shall first submit it to the responsible authority so that it may be satisfied as to the requirement of an additional optical appliance and give its approval to the use of the voucher.”.