Brendan Ryan (Labour)

I refer to section 29(f) which states:

[T]hat—

(i) in the case where the event that gave rise to the appointment of the representative was the death of the registered pharmacist referred to in section 26(1)(c), not more than 5 years has elapsed since that death, and[.]

I do not wish to cause difficulties for people who are bereaved but is five years not a long time to have somebody other than a registered pharmacist in charge? Is there a logical explanation? I appreciate the slowness of the Probate Office.