2005 No. 848
The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2), (3) and (4)
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 22nd day of March 2005
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas the Secretary of State published a draft Order and invited representations as required by paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 3 to the Health Act 19991 and the period of three months mentioned in paragraph 9(2) of that Schedule expired before a draft of this Order in Council was laid before Parliament;
And whereas a draft of this Order in Council has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 62(9) of the Health Act 1999;
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 60 and 62(4) of, and Schedule 3 to, that Act, and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of the Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: