Commentary on Sections Regulations
616.The Secretary of State may make regulations in relation to the procedure or any other matter relating to the VTE (paragraph A19). In particular, these regulations may include provision about disqualification, or they may provide for functions to be discharged on the VTE’s behalf by VTS staff.
617.Paragraph A19(3) provides that regulations may not be made in relation to staff, accommodation and equipment. This is because these matters are functions of the VTS and are addressed by the 2003 Act.
618.Paragraphs 4-9 of Schedule 15 to this Act make various amendments to the new Part 2 of Schedule 11 to the 1988 Act (Valuation Tribunals: Wales). In particular, provision is made to enable the creation of one or more VTs in Wales and to allow members, in Wales, to be entitled to such remuneration as the Secretary of State may determine.
619.Paragraphs 10-18 of Schedule 15 to this Act make various amendments to the new Part 3 of Schedule 11 to the 1988 Act (Procedure, Orders, etc).