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Whereas in exercise of its powers under paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 2 to the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2003^f1 (“the Order”), and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board has made the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (Members – Removal from Office) Rules 2004 as set out in the Schedule to this Order:

And whereas by article 25(2) of the Order, such Rules shall not come into force until approved by Order of the Secretary of State:

And whereas the Secretary of State is required to consult the Scottish Ministers, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland and the National Assembly for Wales before giving that approval: