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1 In the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Article 7 (qualifications for membership of appeal panels) is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (2) for the words from “such” to the end substitute “ persons appointed by the Lord Chancellor ” . 3 In paragraph (3) at the end insert “ ; and such concurrence may be given only after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ” . 4 After paragraph (3) insert— 3A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (3)— a the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002; b a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).” 3B As part of the selection process for the appointment of a medical practitioner as a member of the panel, the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission shall consult the Chief Medical Officer of the Department.