Article 8 I1

In article 16, after paragraph (5) insert—

“(6)

Paragraph (7) applies where the Commission receives a request for funding of an expert service of a type not listed in Schedule 6.

(7)

In considering the rate at which to fund the expert service the Commission—

(a)

must have regard to the rates set out in Schedule 6; and

(b)

may require more than one quotation for provision of the service to be submitted to the Commission.”.