Paragraph 5

at the beginning of paragraph (2) insert “Subject to paragraph (2A),”;

after paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

In default of agreement between the applicant and the responsible person, the arbitrator is such person as may be appointed by the President or Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators following a request made by—

(a)

one party, after giving written notice to the other party, or

(b)

the parties jointly,

but this paragraph does not apply in Scotland.”; and

for paragraph (7)(b) substitute—

“(b)

“qualified person” means—

(i)

a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis^f1,

(ii)

a person who is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing, or

(iii)

a person who is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.