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  "legislation_title": "Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997",
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  "text": "(1) The Chairman may, if he thinks that any technical question arises in relation to the appeal on which it would be desirable for the tribunal to have the assistance of an expert, appoint a person having appropriate qualifications to enquire into and report on the matter and, if either party requests, to attend the hearing and give evidence.\n(2) The Registrar must supply the Authority and the appellant with a copy of any report received under paragraph (1) in advance of the hearing.\n(3) The tribunal shall pay such fees as it may determine to any person appointed under this rule.",
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