Amendment of regulation 50
16.—(1) In regulation 50(1) (procedure on suspension)—
(a)omit sub-paragraph (c); and
(b)in sub-paragraph (d), for “if he so requests within the 28 day period mentioned in sub-paragraph (c)” substitute “on a specified day, provided that at least 24 hours notice of the hearing is given.”.
(2) For regulation 50(2) substitute—
“(2) If the chemist does not wish to have an oral hearing or does not attend the oral hearing, the Primary Care Trust may suspend the chemist with immediate effect.
(2A) If an oral hearing does take place, the Primary Care Trust shall take into account any representations made by the chemist before it reaches its decision.”.
(3) In regulation 50(3), for “once it has reached a decision to suspend him” substitute “following the hearing”.
(4) In regulation 50(4), at the end insert “within seven days of making that decision”.
(5) After regulation 50(5) insert—
“(6) The Primary Care Trust may at any time revoke the suspension and notify the chemist of its decision.”.