178. For Article 8 substitute—
8.—(1) Before implementing a pilot scheme the Department must—
(a)prepare proposals for the scheme, and
(b)consult such persons as appear to it to be representative of persons who, in the opinion of the Department, may be significantly affected by the scheme.
(2) Proposals for a pilot scheme must include satisfactory provision for any participant other than the Department to withdraw from the scheme if the participant wishes to do so.
(3) A proposed participant in a pilot scheme (other than the Department)may withdraw at any time before the scheme is implemented in relation to that person.
(4) As soon as is reasonably practicable after implementing a pilot scheme, the Department must publish such details of the scheme as it considers to be appropriate.”.