Regulation 2 Insertion of regulation 1A in the principal Regulations

After regulation 1 of the principal Regulations (citation, commencement, application and interpretation) there shall be inserted—

“Functions of the Commission

1A.

(1)

It is also the function of the Commission—

(a)

to manage and monitor any contracts entered into by the Secretary of State for the provision of independent advocacy services; and

(b)

to make to the Secretary of State such reports or recommendations as the Commission thinks fit concerning any matters relating to such contracts.

(2)

This regulation shall cease to have effect on 31st August 2005.”.