Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament and the Scottish Parliament under section 62(10) of the Health Act 1999 (c. 8), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament and by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

2024 No.

HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024

Made

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the day of

Present,

The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

This Order in Council is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 60(1)(b) and 62(4) and (4A) of, and Schedule 3 to, the Health Act 19991.

The Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers published a draft of this Order in Council and invited representations as required by paragraph 9(1) and (3) of Schedule 3 to the Health Act 1999.

The period of three months mentioned in paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule expired before a draft of this Order in Council, together with a report about the consultation, was laid before Parliament and the Scottish Parliament.

A draft of this Order in Council has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament and the Scottish Parliament in accordance with section 62(10) of the Health Act 1999.

Accordingly, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to make the following Order in Council: