23.—(1) A representative of the Secretary of State is entitled to attend and take part in deliberations (but not in decisions) at meetings of the Service.
(2) The Service must provide the Secretary of State with such copies of any documents distributed to members for the purpose of such meetings as she may require.
(3) This regulation is without prejudice to—
(a)any other rights the Secretary of State may require to be accorded to her as a condition of any grants made to the Service, or
(b)any obligation imposed on the Service otherwise than under this regulation.