7Further appointments to inquiry panelU.K.
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(1)The Minister may at any time (whether before the setting-up date or during the course of the inquiry) appoint a member to the inquiry panel—
(a)to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the panel (including a vacancy in the position of chairman), or
(b)to increase the number of members of the panel.
(2)The power to appoint a member under subsection (1)(b) is exercisable only—
(a)in accordance with a proposal under section 5(1)(b)(ii), or
(b)with the consent of the chairman.
(3)The power to appoint a replacement chairman may be exercised by appointing a person who is already a member of the inquiry panel.