6. In Schedule 2 (terms of service for dentists) to the Health and Personal Services (General Dental Services) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993(1), for paragraph 31D(2) substitute—
31D.—(1) A dentist shall, if asked to do so by a Board provide evidence that there is in relation to him, and in relation to any assistant, deputy and dental auxiliary he directs, appropriate cover provided under an indemnity arrangement.
(2) In this paragraph—
(a)“appropriate cover” means cover against liabilities that may be incurred by a dentist, and any assistant, deputy and dental auxiliary under his direction in the performance of clinical services which is appropriate, having regard to the nature and extent of the risks in the performance of such services; and
(b)“an indemnity arrangement” may comprise—
(i)a policy of insurance,
(ii)an arrangement made for the purposes of indemnifying a person, or
(iii)a combination of the two.”.
Paragraph 31D was inserted by regulation 5(4) of the Health and Personal Services (General Dental Services) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 S.R. 245.