Food Act 1984

Compensation and arbitration

108 Disputes as to compensation under Part I

Where by Part I, except section 23, provision is made for the payment of compensation—

(a) if the compensation claimed does not exceed £50, all questions as to the fact of damage or loss, and liability for and the amount of compensation, may on the application of either party be determined by, and any compensation awarded may be recovered before, a magistrates' court;

(b) in any other case, a dispute arising as to the fact of damage or loss, or as to the amount of compensation, shall be determined by arbitration under this Act.

109 Arbitration

In arbitrations under this Act the reference shall, except where otherwise expressly provided, be to a single arbitrator to be appointed by agreement between the parties, or, in default of agreement—

(a) in relation to arbitrations under section 9(4) in respect of milk, or in respect of meat or meat products seized while in a slaughterhouse or in the course of importation, by the Minister;

(b) in relation to other arbitrations, by the Secretary of State.