1(1)DBS is to consist of—
(a)a person who has the function of chairing DBS, and
(b)such number of other members as the Secretary of State decides.
(2)A person falling within sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) (in this Schedule “an appointed member”) is be appointed by the Secretary of State.
(3)In appointing any such person, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that at least some of the appointed members of DBS are persons who appear to the Secretary of State to have knowledge or experience of an aspect of child protection or the protection of vulnerable adults.
(4)The Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers and a Northern Ireland Minister before making any appointment under this paragraph.
(5)In sub-paragraph (4) “Northern Ireland Minister” includes the First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland.