Paragraph 10

in sub-paragraph (2) (Commissioner's general powers to include power to acquire and dispose of property) after “of” there is inserted “ land and other ”,

after that sub-paragraph there is inserted—

“(2A)

The exercise of the power to acquire or dispose of land is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.”,

in sub-paragraph (3) (charges for certain services specified by order by Scottish Ministers), for the passage from “charge” to the end there is substituted “ determine and charge reasonable sums for anything done or provided by the Commissioner in the performance of, or in connection with, the Commissioner's functions. ”,

after sub-paragraph (3) there is inserted—

“(3A)

Any sums received by the Commissioner by virtue of sub-paragraph (3) are to be retained by the Commissioner and applied to meet expenditure incurred in doing or providing whatever is charged for.”, and

sub-paragraph (4) (which is about the statutory instrument containing an order under sub-paragraph (3)) is repealed.