10. For regulation 24, substitute—
“24.—(1) No business shall be transacted at a meeting of a standards committee, other than a section 54A sub-committee, unless—
(a)at least three members are present, including the chairperson; and
(b)at least half the members present (including the chairperson) are independent members.
(2) No business shall be transacted at a meeting of a section 54A sub-committee unless—
(a)at least two members are present, including the chairperson; and
(b)at least half the members present (including the chairperson) are independent members.
(3) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) the term “chairperson” includes—
(a)a vice-chairperson presiding in pursuance of paragraph (4) of regulation 22; and
(b)an independent member presiding in pursuance of paragraph (5) of regulation 22.”.