In Schedule 4 (the Commission), in paragraph 1, after sub-paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

A Local Commissioner shall not conduct a case which involves an adult social care provider if the Local Commissioner has a financial or other interest in the provider which is likely to affect prejudicially the exercise of his functions.

(2B)

In sub-paragraph (2A) “adult social care provider” has the same meaning as in Part 3A of this Act.”