Consultation on Transfer of Staff

2.  The requirements prescribed for the purposes of section 30(3) of the Act (requirements about consultation to be complied with before a scheme is made) are that the Scottish Ministers shall, before making a scheme, consult–

(a) every local authority;

(b) every association of local authorities appearing to the Scottish Ministers to be appropriate;

(c) every Health Board;

(d) the Commission;

(e) every professional body or trade union known to the Scottish Ministers as representing the interests of relevant employees; and

(f) every relevant employee.