For the purposes of any proceedings before itF4, including proceedings relating to the approval of a collective settlement under section 49A or 49B of the 1998 Act, the Tribunal shall consist of a chairman and two other members.

But in the case of proceedings relating to a claim under section 47A of the 1998 Act which is subject to the fast-track procedure (as described in Tribunal rules), the Tribunal may consist of a chairman only.

The chairman must be the PresidentF2, a judge within any of paragraphs (aa) to (ac) of section 12(2) or a member of the panel of chairmen.

The other members may be chosen from F3the judges within paragraphs (aa) to (ac) of section 12(2), the panel of chairmen or the panel of ordinary members.

If the members of the Tribunal as constituted in accordance with this section are unable to agree on any decision, the decision is to be taken by majority vote.

This section has effect subject to F1paragraphs 10A(1)(a) and 18 of Schedule 4 (consequences of a member of the Tribunal being unable to continue after the proceedings have begun to be heard).

Part 1 of Schedule 4 (which makes further provision about the decisions of the Tribunal and their enforcement) has effect.