Section 38 — Advisers

This version in force from 2018-04-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

(a) permit or require the regulator to appoint one or more people or panels of people to advise the regulator on matters relating to its functions, and

(b) make provision about the functions of people or panels so appointed.

(2) The regulations may make further provision in connection with the appointment of a person or panel.

(3) For example, the regulations may make provision about—

(a) payments to be made to those appointed;

(b) staff, facilities or other assistance.