46.—(1) Subject to the conditions in sub-paragraph (2), the provider shall allow persons authorised in writing by the Health Board to enter and inspect the practice premises at any reasonable time.
(2) The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are that–
(a)reasonable notice of the intended entry has been given;
(b)written evidence of the authority of the person seeking entry is produced to the provider on request; and
(c)entry is not made to any premises or part of the premises used as residential accommodation without the consent of the resident.
(3) Either the provider or the Health Board may, if it wishes to do so, invite the area medical committee for the area of the Board to be present at an inspection of the practice premises which takes place under this paragraph.