Paragraph 6 Directions

After the Hearings Director has received a valid notice of appeal, he may of his own motion, or at the request of either of the parties, if he thinks it necessary to do so, convene a meeting of the Committee (“a directions hearing”) so as to enable the Committee to give directions as regards any procedural matter ancillary or preliminary to the hearing of the appeal.

At a directions hearing the Committee may give such directions as regards any procedural matter ancillary or preliminary to the hearing of that appeal as it thinks just and necessary.

At a directions hearing rules 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13 shall apply as they apply at the hearing of an appeal.