A special agency may, subject to sub‐paragraph (6), appoint one or more committees to which it may delegate such of its functions as it thinks fit.

A committee appointed under this paragraph may include persons who are not members of the special agency.

Every member of a committee appointed under this paragraph, who, at the time of his appointment, was a member of the special agency shall, if he ceases to be a member of the agency, also cease to be a member of the committee.

A special agency, or a committee appointed by such an agency may, subject to sub‐paragraph (6), appoint a sub‐committee to consider and report to the agency or, as the case may be, the committee, upon any matter within the competence of that agency or committee.

A sub‐committee appointed under sub‐paragraph (4) may include persons who are not members of the special agency or committee which appoints the sub‐committee.

The Department may, by regulations or directions, make provision with respect to the appointment, constitution or functions of committees and sub‐committees appointed under this paragraph.