Before section 51 insert:
50A—Time limit for arbitration
(1) An award must be made within the period of 6 months from the date on which the dispute is referred to arbitration (the "standard period ).
(2) However, if after the commencement of the standard period the arbitrator exercises a power under this Part in relation to the provision of information or documents, any period between the date of the exercise of the power and the date of compliance is not to be taken into account when determining the end date of the standard period.