This order establishes the legal framework for the University of Leicester to conduct qualifying examinations for the General Medical Council. The document serves as a formal statutory instrument issued by the British government to regulate medical licensing standards. It delineates the specific authority granted to the university to assess medical candidates and certify their competency for professional practice.

Legal professionals and historians of medical education utilize this text as a primary source for understanding the evolution of UK medical licensing. It is recognized as a foundational administrative document for the University of Leicester's medical school accreditation.