The principal functions of the Central Council shall be to establish and improve standards of training and professional conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors.

The Council shall ensure that the standards of training they establish are such as to meet any Community obligation of the United Kingdom.

The Council shall by means of rules determine the conditions of a person’s being admitted to training, and the kind F1contentand standard of training to be undertaken, with a view to registration.

The rules may also make provision with respect to the kind and standard of further training available to persons who are already registered.

The powers of the Council shall include that of providing, in such manner as it thinks fit, advice for nurses, midwives and health visitors on standards of professional conduct.

In the discharge of its functions the Council shall have proper regard for the interests of all groups within the professions, including those with minority representation.