508. Necessary knowledge of English.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council¹ may make rules authorising the giving of directions by: (1) any of the practice committees; (2) any other persons specified in the rules, requiring the person concerned to undertake an examination or other assessment of that person's knowledge of English² which must be made in accordance with rules³. The rules must, in particular, provide for: (a) the procedures to be followed by such persons when directing the person concerned to undertake such an examination or other assessment; (b) the person concerned who is required to undertake such an examination or other assessment to provide