SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 32Protective provisions

PART 5Canal & River Trust

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1

Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and Canal & River Trust under this Part of this Schedule is to be determined by arbitration if—

a

the parties agree, or

b

the dispute relates to the amount of any sum payable under this Part,

but must otherwise be determined by a person appointed by the appropriate Ministers.

2

Any person appointed by the appropriate Ministers under sub-paragraph (1) must, in determining any dispute arising under this Part, have regard to such matters as may be specified by the appropriate Ministers on making the appointment.

3

In this paragraph, the reference to the appropriate Ministers is to the Secretary of State for Transport and the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs acting jointly.