I can confirm that the revised regulations have now been signed by the Minister.

It is perfectly normal for Regulations to form an appendix of the ACOP as those familiar with the 2001 ACOP will be aware. The Regulations can of course be sourced as a stand alone document.

The ACOP has been approved by the HSC.

There has been a very long and open consultation with the revision of these Regulations with full opportunity for all to express their views.

I have no intention to grow a beard just yet!