3In Schedule 1 to the 1973 Act (supplemental provisions in relation to Commission), after paragraph 10A there shall be inserted the following paragraph—
“10B(1)Without prejudice to any power conferred on the Commission under section 2 or 3 of this Act, the Commission may—
(a)appoint persons to advise the Commission in connection with the carrying out of any of its functions; and
(b)with the consent of the Secretary of State, pay sums by way of subsistence or travelling allowances, or compensation for loss of remuneration, to persons so appointed.
(2)The approval of the Treasury shall be required for the giving of a consent under sub-paragraph (1)(b) above.”