67.—(1) Section 27 is amended as follows.E+W
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a)for “England and Wales” substitute “ England or Wales ”;
(b)for “Provided that” to the end, substitute “ But this is subject to subsections (1A) and (1B). ”
(3) After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) The members of a committee appointed in relation to a case concerning trees or land in England or Scotland shall not include any Forestry Commissioner or employee of the Commissioners.
(1B) The members of a committee appointed in relation to a case concerning trees or land in Wales shall not include any member or employee of the Natural Resources Body for Wales.”
(4) In subsection (3)(c), for “Commissioners” substitute “ appropriate forestry authority ”.
(5) In subsection (4), omit “and Wales”.