7. In Schedule 2 to the principal Regulations (terms of service for doctors), in paragraph 32 (which restricts the carrying on of a medical practice at premises previously used by a different doctor), for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2) In this paragraph “successor” means the doctor approved or nominated by a Health Authority in accordance with regulation 18A, 18B, 18C or 18I, and “the date on which the successor was appointed” means the date on which the successor is notified of such nomination or approval, or where an appeal lies to the Secretary of State under regulation 18G—
(a)the date on which the successor is notified that no appeal has been made to the Secretary of State; or
(b)in the event of an appeal, the date on which the successor is notified of the Secretary of State’s decision to dismiss the appeal.”.