Part VIGenetically Modified Organisms

Supplementary

124Advisory committee for purposes of Part VI

1

The Secretary of State shall appoint a committee to provide him with advice—

a

on the exercise of his powers under sections 111, 112 and 113 above;

b

on the exercise of any power under this Part to make regulations;

and on such other matters concerning his functions under this Part as he may from time to time direct.

2

The chairman and other members of the committee shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of their appointment.

3

The Secretary of State shall pay to the members of the committee such remuneration (if any) and such allowances as he may, with the consent of the Treasury, determine.