in paragraph (2), for sub-paragraph (a), substitute—

“(a)

the applicant satisfies the Education and Training Committee that they—

(i)

hold an approved qualification awarded—

(aa)

within such period, not exceeding five years ending with the date of the application, as may be prescribed, or

(bb)

before the prescribed period mentioned in head (aa), and they have met such requirements as to additional education, training and experience as the Council may specify under article 19(3) and which apply to them; or

(ii)

have passed an aptitude test or successfully completed an adaptation period pursuant to article 12A;”;

after paragraph (4), insert—

“(4A)

Where a specified state professional makes an application for registration under paragraph (1), the Education and Training Committee must—

(a)

within the period of one month beginning with the date of receipt of the application—

(i)

acknowledge receipt of the application; and

(ii)

inform the applicant of any missing document required for the purposes of the application;

(b)

give the applicant adequate time to complete the requirements and procedures of the application process; and

(c)

deal promptly with the applicant’s application.”;

in paragraph (5), for the words from “within” to the end, substitute—

“—

(a)

where the person holds a specified state qualification, within the period of four months beginning with the day on which the application is received;

(b)

in any other case, within the period of three months beginning with that day.”.