# The Commons Registration (England) Regulations 2014, Regulation 30: Pre-inquiry meeting

Extent: E+W

(1) Where it has been decided to hold a public inquiry, the inspector may, if the inspector considers it desirable, hold a pre-inquiry meeting to determine the matters to be addressed and the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.
(2) If the inspector decides to hold a pre-inquiry meeting, not less than 14 days’ notice in writing must be given to—
(a) the applicant, in the case of an application;
(b) the registration authority;
(c) any person who has made written representations about the application or proposal; and
(d) any other person whose presence at the pre-inquiry meeting the inspector considers desirable.
(3) Paragraphs (2) and (4) to (7) of regulation 29 (so far as relevant) apply to pre-inquiry meetings as they apply to inquiries.
(4) The inspector may, at a pre-inquiry meeting—
(a) give directions about things to be done in preparation for the inquiry to—
(i) the applicant, in the case of an application;
(ii) the registration authority; and
(iii) any other person wishing to appear at the inquiry; and
(b) specify a date or dates by which any such directions must be complied with.
(5) In particular, the inspector may direct any person wishing to give evidence to serve a written statement of that evidence on—
(a) the inspector; and
(b) such other persons as the inspector may specify.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3038/regulation/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/commons-registration-england-regulations-2014/regulation-30
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