Amend section 83 (single Commissioner to examine and report on application) as follows.

In subsections (1) and (3), in the heading, and in the italic heading immediately preceding the section, for “Commissioner” (in each place, including in the word “Commissioner's”) substitute “ appointed person ”.

In subsection (1)(b) (duty to make report) after “making a report” insert “ to the Secretary of State ”.

Omit subsection (2) (report to be made to the Commission in some cases and to the Secretary in other cases).

Omit subsection (4) (duty of Commission staff to support single Commissioner).