2. In article 7 of the principal Order (restrictions on the disclosure of information)—
(a)for sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) substitute—
“(a)the disclosure is to a person specified in paragraph (2) and the PPF Ombudsman considers that disclosure would enable or assist that person to discharge that person’s functions;
(b)the disclosure is to a person specified in paragraph (3) and the PPF Ombudsman considers that disclosure is necessary to enable the PPF Ombudsman to carry out his functions.”; and
(b)in paragraph (2)—
(i)in sub-paragraph (i) for “; and” substitute “;”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (j) for “.” substitute “; and”; and
(iii)after sub-paragraph (j) add—
“(k)a member of the Council on Tribunals or the Scottish Committee of the Council on Tribunals.”; and
(c)after paragraph (2) add—
“(3) The persons specified in this paragraph are—
(a)the Board;
(b)the person who referred a matter to him in accordance with regulations made under section 213 or 214 of the Act or a representative of such a person appointed under those regulations;
(c)any person who has been notified of the reference of that matter; and
(d)any person providing an expert opinion or other evidence in connection with the reference of that matter.”.