31AJ.—(1) The Office may from time to time engage such consultants or advisers as it considers necessary for the performance of its functions and any fees due to a consultant or adviser engaged pursuant to this section shall be paid by the Office out of moneys at its disposal.

(2) The Office shall include in each report made under section 31AH a statement of the names of the persons (if any) engaged pursuant to this section during the year to which the report relates.]