6(1)Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and an operator under this Part shall be determined by arbitration if—U.K.
(a)the parties agree, or
(b)the dispute relates to the amount of any sum payable under this Part,
but shall otherwise by determined by a person appointed by the appropriate Ministers.
(2)Any person appointed by the appropriate Ministers under sub-paragraph (1) shall, in determining any dispute arising under this Part, have regard to such matters as may be specified by the appropriate Ministers on making the appointment.
(3)In this paragraph the reference to the appropriate Ministers is a reference to the Secretary of State for Transport and [F1the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology] acting jointly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 17 Pt. 4 para. 6(3) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 16(5)(b) (with art. 17)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 17 Pt. 4 para. 6: functions transferred (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 9(2) (with art. 17)
C2Sch. 17 Pt. 4 para 6(3) transfer of functions (13.4.2011) by The Transfer of Functions (Media and Telecommunications etc.) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/741, art. 3, Sch. 1(n) (with art. 5)