Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023

22 Advisory bodies

(1) References in this Act to the advisory committee are to the committee appointed by the Secretary of State under section 124(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

(2) The advisory committee must, at the request of the Secretary of State, provide advice on any matter relevant to the Secretary of State’s functions under sections 6 to 9 (precision bred confirmation).

(3) References in this Act to the welfare advisory body are to such committee or other body as may be designated by regulations.

(4) A body designated by regulations under subsection (3) may be—

(a) a committee appointed by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this Part, or

(b) a body—

(i) established by or under any other Act, or

(ii) which otherwise exercises functions of a public nature.

(5) The welfare advisory body must, at the request of the Secretary of State, provide advice on any matter relevant to the Secretary of State’s functions under sections 11 to 15 (precision bred animal marketing authorisation).

(6) Subsections (7) and (8) apply to any committee appointed by the Secretary of State under subsection (4)(a).

(7) Members of the committee are to hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of their appointment.

(8) The Secretary of State may pay to members of the committee such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.

(9) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.