7.—(1) In the definition of “assistant practitioner” in paragraph 1 of Schedule 2, delete the words from “and” to “required” inclusive, and insert “or who is participating in the Doctors' Retainer Scheme”.
(2) After the definition of “Dental Practice Board” in paragraph 1 of Schedule 2, insert the following definition—
““Doctors' Retainer Scheme” has the same meaning as given at paragraph 39 of the Statement published in accordance with regulation 34 of the National Health Service (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992;”.