Amendment of Part 27

6.  In rule 27.2, for paragraph (2B) substitute—

(a) in paragraph (2), after “to the extent that a rule”, insert “or a practice direction under this Part”; and

(b) after paragraph (2), insert—

“(2A) A rule or practice direction may, in relation to a specified type of small claims—

(a) require or permit the use of the procedure set out in this Part; and

(b) disapply or modify any of the rules set out in this Part as they may apply to those small claims.”.