# Gas Act 1965, Paragraph 1


An inquiry in pursuance of a direction under section 17 of this Act with respect to an event shall be held by a competent person appointed by the Minister, and that person may conduct the inquiry either alone or with the assistance of an assessor or assessors so appointed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/36/schedule/5/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gas-act-1965/schedule-5/paragraph-1
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