8(1)A representative of the Secretary of State is entitled to attend and take part in any deliberations (but not in decisions) at meetings of any committee of the Council.E+W
(2)The Council must provide the Secretary of State with such copies as he may require of any documents distributed to members of any committee of the Council.
9E+WThe validity of any proceedings of any committee of the Council is not to be affected by a vacancy among the members or by any defect in the appointment of a member.
10E+WThe Council may regulate the procedure of any of its committees, subject to the preceding provisions of this Schedule.