The Minister may make regulations prescribing the qualifications of medical officers and health visitors appointed by a county council or local authority in pursuance of arrangements made under—
and no person shall be appointed as such a medical officer or health visitor unless his qualifications are in accordance with the regulations.
Regulations made under this section shall be laid before Parliament.
This section, except in so far as it relates to appointments in connection with the treatment of tuberculosis, shall extend to London.