F2[F1194F Further powers.S
The Commission may take any steps which they consider appropriate for assisting them in the exercise of any of their functions and may, in particular—
(a)themselves undertake inquiries and obtain statements, opinions or reports; or
(b)request the Lord Advocate or any other person to undertake such inquiries or obtain such statements, opinions and reports.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. XA (ss. 194A-194L) inserted (1.1.1998 for the purpose of inserting ss. 194A, 194E and 194G, otherwise 1.4.1999) by 1997 c. 48, s. 25(1); S.I. 1997/3004, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 1999/652, art. 2, Sch. (subject to art. 3)
F2S. 194F inserted (1.4.1999) by 1997 c. 48, s. 25(1); S.I. 1999/652, art. 2, Sch. (subject to art. 3)