(1) FSMA 2000 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 429 (Parliamentary control of statutory instruments), in subsection (2B) after paragraph (c) insert -
"(d) provision made under paragraph 15(3) of Schedule 17."
(3) Paragraph 15 of Schedule 17 (the Ombudsman scheme: power of scheme operator to charge fees) is amended as set out in subsections (4) and (5).
(4) In sub-paragraph (1) after "respondent" insert "or other persons of a specified description".
(5) After sub-paragraph (2) insert -
"(3) The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to persons of a specified description is a reference to such descriptions of persons as may be specified in regulations made by the Treasury.
(4) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (3) to specify descriptions of persons may not be exercised so as to provide for eligible complainants to fall within a specified description of persons.
(5) The reference in sub-paragraph (4) to "eligible complainants" is a reference to complainants who are eligible in relation to
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