Ministry of Health Act 1919

4Consultative councils

(1)It shall be lawful for His Majesty by Order in Council to establish consultative councils in England and Wales for giving, in accordance with the provisions of the Order, advice and assistance to the Minister in connection with such matters affecting or incidental to the health of the people as may be referred to in such Order.

(2)Every such council shall include women as well as men, and shall consist of persons having practical experience of the matters referred to the council.