21.—(1) The expenses incurred by the Council shall be defrayed out of funds at its disposal.

(2) A member of the Council or of a committee established under this Act shall be paid, out of funds at the disposal of the Council, such allowances for travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in respect of his or her attendance at a meeting of the Council or of a committee or otherwise in connection with the affairs of the Council, as the Council may determine.