Transitional provisions
7.—(1) Any contractor –
(a)who was named on the ophthalmic list as a mobile practice on 3rd July 2005; or
(b)whose name was included on the ophthalmic list and provided mobile services immediately before 4th July 2005,
may continue to do so until 31st August 2005 and, if he wishes to continue to provide mobile services in the area of that Board after that date, he shall apply by 31st August 2005 to that Board to make arrangements with him to provide mobile services.
(2) If that contractor makes an application in accordance with paragraph (1), he may continue to provide mobile services in the area of that Board, pursuant to this regulation, until such time as that Board determines whether or not to make such arrangements with him.