(1)The Secretary of State may make rules for regulating—
(a)the supervision of persons subject to probation orders;
(b)the arrangements to be made under this Act for persons subject to community service orders to perform work and the performance of such work.
(2)Rules under subsection (1) may, without prejudice to the generality of that subsection, regulate the functions of—
(a)probation officers who are responsible for the supervision of offenders subject to probation orders; and
(b)probation officers or other persons who are, in relation to persons subject to community service orders, relevant officers within the meaning of section 14(4) of the [1973 c. 62.] Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973.
(3)Rules under subsection (1)(b) above may in particular make provision—
(a)limiting the number of hours of work to be done by a person on any one day;
(b)as to the reckoning of hours worked and the keeping of work records; and
(c)for the payment of travelling and other expenses in connection with the performance of work.