X1[F146CDirection to Council to consider applications for temporary registrationS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may direct the Council to consider applications for registration as a temporary social worker in accordance with section 46D.
(2)Before giving a direction under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers—
(a)must have regard to advice relating to coronavirus from the Chief Medical Officer of the Scottish Administration or such other person as may be designated for the purposes of this section by the Scottish Ministers; and
(b)must be satisfied that the direction is a necessary and proportionate action for or in connection with the continued provision of social work services (within the meaning given by section 48 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010).
(3)The Scottish Ministers must publish a direction under subsection (1).
(4)A direction under subsection (1) has effect—
(a)for the period specified in the direction; or
(b)until revoked by a further direction stating that the Council is no longer to consider applications for registration as a temporary social worker.]
Editorial Information
X1The power conferred under this provision to make a direction may be exercised by means of a notice published in The Gazette
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 46C-46G inserted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 6 para. 1(4) (with ss. 88-90) (which affecting provision expires (25.3.2022) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 89 (with s. 90))