67.—(1) Section 27 is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a)for “England and Wales” substitute “England or Wales”;
(b)for “Provided that” to the end, substitute “But this is subject to subsections (1A) and (1B).”
(3) After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) The members of a committee appointed in relation to a case concerning trees or land in England or Scotland shall not include any Forestry Commissioner or employee of the Commissioners.
(1B) The members of a committee appointed in relation to a case concerning trees or land in Wales shall not include any member or employee of the Natural Resources Body for Wales.”
(4) In subsection (3)(c), for “Commissioners” substitute “appropriate forestry authority”.
(5) In subsection (4), omit “and Wales”.