Regulation 18 Insertion of regulation 2A (meaning of “hourly rate”)

After regulation 2 insert—

“Meaning of “hourly rate”

2A

(1)

The hourly rate is £155, subject to annual increase in accordance with this regulation.

(2)

The hourly rate is increased on each fee change date by the relevant CPI percentage, rounded to the nearest £1.

(3)

An increase in the hourly rate in accordance with paragraph (2) applies in respect of hours worked and hours of travel undertaken on or after the fee change date.”.