3(1)The Commission, in the exercise of its functions, is not to be subject to the direction or control of—
(a)any member of the Parliament,
(b)any member of the Scottish Executive, or
(c)the Parliamentary corporation.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to section 15(3), paragraphs 8(2)(b), 10, 11 and 15(1) of this schedule and paragraph 5 of schedule 2.