to make recommendations to the Commission for improvements to the Commission’s practice and procedures;

to make suggestions to the Commission of topics for research connected to consumers;

to express views on such matters relevant to the Commission’s functions as the Commission directs.

at least two members who represent an organisation which appears to the Commission to promote the interests of consumers;

at least one member who represents an organisation which appears to the Commission to promote equality;

such other members as the Commission considers appropriate.