The Act Commentary on Sections Part 5: Safeguarding vulnerable groups, criminal records etc. Section 100: Advisers
385.Subsection (1) enables the Secretary of State to appoint independent advisers to advise on an application from a person under section 93. The advisers can be supplied with such information as is relevant to enable them to undertake their function (subsection (2)). The decision on the application will rest with the Secretary of State, who can accept, or not, the advice provided. Subsection (3) provides for the payment of expenses and allowances to the advisers.