(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order gives effect to the electoral scheme prepared by the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting. Persons elected under this scheme will form two-thirds of the members of the Council upon their appointment by the Secretary of State under section 1(3) of the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 as amended by the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992.