27.—(1) Where it is expedient that the Minister, or such other person as the Minister may appoint to exercise the powers conferred upon the Minister by sections 28, 35 and 37, should be informed on any matter connected with the discipline, administration or functions of any approved centre or affecting any inmate, the Minister or the person appointed by the Minister may convene a committee of inquiry.
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(2) A committee of inquiry shall inquire into and report on the facts relating to any matter referred to it and, if directed by the Minister to do so, express its opinion on any question arising out of any such matter.
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(3) In this section and in sections 28, 35 and 37, “Minister” includes the person appointed by the Minister under subsection (1) to act on his behalf for the purposes of this section and sections 28, 35 and 37.