4BC

The Secretary of State may direct OFCOM to appoint as a member of the Consumer Panel a person specified by the Secretary of State who—

a

is a member or a member of staff of Consumer Scotland, and

b

is nominated for the purposes of this subsection by Consumer Scotland after consultation with OFCOM.

4BD

Only one person may, at any time, be a member of the Consumer Panel appointed in accordance with a direction under subsection (4BC); but that does not prevent OFCOM appointing as a member of the Consumer Panel any person who is also a member or member of staff of Consumer Scotland.

4D

A person appointed in accordance with a direction under subsection (4BC) ceases to be a member of the Consumer Panel—

a

on ceasing to be a member or, as the case may be, a member of staff of Consumer Scotland, or

b

if Consumer Scotland decides that the person is no longer to be on the Consumer Panel.