In paragraph 10 (proceedings of SQA) of Schedule 1 to the 1996 Act, after sub-paragraph (2) there is inserted—
“(2A)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make such provision in relation to the procedure of the SQA, and of any committee established by it, as they think fit; and such regulations may make provision allowing a representative of the Scottish Ministers, other than a member of the SQA, to participate at meetings of the SQA or of any committee established by it.”.