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.
(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.
9The 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.
10The Council may regulate the procedure of any of its committees, subject to the preceding provisions of this Schedule.