Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 15th September 1983 the provisions of Schedule 2 to the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 which are not already in force and which relate to the membership of the National Boards after the appointed day and in particular to the elected members. On 1st November 1983 it brings into operation paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 1 to that Act which makes provision for the quorum of the Central Council.