2APower to change certain requirements relating to Committee

1

The Lord Chancellor may by order—

a

amend section 2(2) (persons to be appointed to Committee by Lord Chancellor), and

b

make consequential amendments in any other provision of section 2.

2

Before making an order under this section the Lord Chancellor must consult—

a

the Head of Civil Justice,

b

the Deputy Head of Civil Justice (if there is one), and

c

the Master of the Rolls (unless he holds an office mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)).

3

The power to make an order under this section is exercisable by statutory instrument.

4

A statutory instrument containing such an order is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.