9.—(1) The scope of the examination is to include only—
(a)the matters identified in the statement referred to in regulation 6(2)(a),
(b)any further matter which both the local authority proposing to make the scheme and the Scottish Ministers agree should be within the scope of the examination.
(2) In the event of a difference of opinion between the local authority and the Scottish Ministers as to the scope of the examination, the Scottish Ministers must determine the scope.
(3) Matters outwith the scope of the examination that are raised in any response referred to in regulation 8 must be disregarded by the reporter.