Regulation 11 Appointment of Expert

The Secretary of State may, if she thinks that any technical or other matter, including a matter of law, arises in relation to the appeal on which it would be desirable for the appointed person to have the assistance of any person having specialist knowledge in relation to that matter, appoint a person having appropriate qualifications to enquire into and report on the matter and, if either party or the appointed person requests, to attend the hearing and give evidence.

The Secretary of State must supply the Director, the appellant and the appointed person with a copy of any report received under paragraph (1) in advance of the hearing.

The Secretary of State shall pay such reasonable fees as she may determine to any person appointed under this regulation.