The Executive has explained that, where transitional provisions regarding new professions complementary to dentistry are necessary, they will be included in regulations made by the General Dental Council under new section 36A of the Dentists Act 1984, and that, by virtue of new section 51(4) of the 1984 act, any such regulations, where they affect devolved areas, will be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.