Paragraph 67

(1)

Section 27 is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1)—

(a)

for “England and Wales” substitute “ England or Wales ”;

(b)

for “Provided that” to the end, substitute “ But this is subject to subsections (1A) and (1B). ”

(3)

After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)
The members of a committee appointed in relation to a case concerning trees or land in England or Scotland shall not include any Forestry Commissioner or employee of the Commissioners.
(1B)
The members of a committee appointed in relation to a case concerning trees or land in Wales shall not include any member or employee of the Natural Resources Body for Wales.”

(4)

In subsection (3)(c), for “Commissioners” substitute “ appropriate forestry authority ”.

(5)

In subsection (4), omit “and Wales”.