Provisions relating to midwifery
10 Midwifery practice rules: consultation.
In section 4(3) of the 1979 Act (which requires the Council to refer proposals regarding midwifery practice rules to its Midwifery Committee) paragraph (b) (which requires the Council to consult the National Boards before acting on the Midwifery Committee’s report) shall be omitted.
11 Notices of intention: notification of receipt.
In section 15(2) of the 1979 Act (local supervising authority to inform National Board of receipt of notice of intention to practise) for “National Board” there shall be substituted “
Council
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12 Advice under section 16(4) of the 1979 Act: standards.
In section 16 of the 1979 Act (local supervision of midwifery practice) there shall be inserted at the end—
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The Council may by rules prescribe standards to be observed with respect to advice and guidance provided under subsection (4).