Paragraph 2 Registration of inspectorsI1I2

Paragraph 8 of that Schedule (registration of inspectors) is amended as follows.

In sub-paragraph (3), for “(5)(c)” there is substituted “ (5B) ”.

For sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) there is substituted—

“(4)

Subject to that, the Chief Inspector shall register such persons as he considers appropriate.

(5)

The factors which the Chief Inspector may take into account for the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) include the extent to which there is a need for registered inspectors in any part of England and Wales.

(5A)

The Chief Inspector may require payment of a fee before registering a person under sub-paragraph (4).

(5B)

Registration under sub-paragraph (4) may be subject to such conditions as the Chief Inspector considers it appropriate to impose.”

In sub-paragraphs (6) and (7), for “(5)(c)” there is substituted “ (5B) ”.

Sub-paragraph (9) shall cease to have effect.