Amendment of regulation 2 of the principal Regulations2.
In regulation 2 of the principal Regulations (interpretation and modification)—
(a)
in the definition of “list”, after “a dental list,”, insert “an ophthalmic list,”;
(b)
for the definition of “relevant performers list” substitute—
““relevant performers list” means—
(a)
in the case of a medical practitioner, the medical performers list;
(b)
in the case of a dentist, the dental performers list; and
(c)
in the case of an ophthalmic practitioner, the ophthalmic performers list;”;
(c)
for the definition of “relevant Part” substitute—
““relevant Part” means—
(a)
in the case of a medical practitioner, Part 2;
(b)
in the case of a dentist, Part 3; and
(c)
in the case of an ophthalmic practitioner, Part 4;”; and
(d)
insert the following definitions at the appropriate alphabetical places—
““the 2008 Regulations” means the National Health Service (Performers Lists) Amendment and Transitional Provisions Regulations 20083; and“ophthalmic performers list,” means the list prepared by a Primary Care Trust and published pursuant to regulation 3(1)(c);”.