18(1)If the Secretary of State so directs, the RPC must establish committees to advise it in relation to the carrying out of its functions in relation to particular areas.E+W+S
(2)The members of a committee established under this paragraph are to be appointed by the RPC.
(3)The RPC may appoint such persons as it thinks fit and the membership of the committee may consist of or include persons who are not themselves members of the RPC.
(4)The RPC may regulate the procedure of a committee established under this paragraph.
(5)The RPC may reimburse a member of a committee established under this paragraph who is not a member of the RPC—
(a)for travelling expenses;
(b)for other out-of-pocket expenses not relating to loss of remuneration.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 24.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.