This Order amends the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/253) (“the 2001 Order”) to remove provisions relating to the Midwifery Committee and to the local supervision of midwives and to make consequential amendments in that regard. It also amends Part V of the 2001 Order in respect of certain fitness to practise functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (“the Council”). Article 3 of this Order makes transitional provision.