7(1)Section 9 of the Cathedrals Measure 1999 (1999 No.1) (“the 1999 Measure”) shall be amended as follows—
(a)in subsection (1)(f) after the word “architect” there shall be inserted the words “or surveyor of the fabric”; and
(b)after subsection (1) there shall be inserted the following subsection—
“(1A)The constitution of each cathedral shall provide that the architect or surveyor of the fabric appointed by virtue of subsection (1)(f) above shall be an architect or surveyor having such qualifications and expertise in matters relating to the conservation of historic buildings and other matters as the Chapter, after consultation with the Cathedrals Fabric Commission and such other persons or bodies as it thinks fit, considers appropriate to enable the role and duties of the post of architect or surveyor of the fabric to be discharged.”.
(2)Until the constitution of any cathedral has made provision as required by sub-paragraph (1) above, the Chapter shall proceed as if the constitution of the cathedral had made such provision.