Handling of applications by a Panel
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25(1)Amend section 68 (additional appointments to Panel) as follows.
(2)For subsection (2) (Commission chair may appoint additional Panel member) substitute—
“(2)The Secretary of State may appoint a person to be a member of the Panel, but this power may not be exercised so as to cause the Panel to have more than five members.”
(3)In subsection (3) (Commission chair must ensure Panel continues to have at least three members) for “person appointed to chair the Commission” substitute “Secretary of State
(4)Omit subsection (5) (self-appointments).