Paragraph 22 ArbitrationI1

If at any time any dispute, difference or question shall arise between the Minister and the Licensee as to any matter arising under or by virtue of this licence or as to their respective rights and liabilities in respect thereof then the same shall, except where it is expressly provided by this licence that the matter or thing to which the same relates is to be determined, decided, approved or consented to by the Minister, be referred to arbitration as provided by the following paragraph.

The arbitration referred to in the foregoing paragraph shall be by a single arbitrator who, in default of agreement between the Minister and the Licensee as to his appointment, shall be appointed by the Lord Chief Justice of England for the time being:

• Provided that if any such dispute, difference or question arises solely out of any act or omission taking place in the Scottish area, as defined in the Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) Order 1987^f1, the arbitration referred to in the foregoing paragraph shall be by a single arbiter who, in default of agreement between the Minister and the Licensee as to his appointment shall be appointed by the Lord President of the Court of Session.

• And provided further that if any such dispute, difference or question arises solely out of any act or omission taking place in the Northern Irish area, as defined in the Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) Order 1987, the arbitration referred to in the foregoing paragraph shall be by a single arbitrator who, in default of agreement between the Minister and the Licensee as to his appointment shall be appointed by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland for the time being.