# The Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010, Paragraph 8: Hearing procedure

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The Secretary of State shall determine the procedure at the hearing.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall determine—
(a) the order in which oral representations are to be made;
(b) the amount of time to be allowed for making any oral representation;
(c) the matters in respect of which there may be oral questioning by persons other than the person making the representation; and
(d) the amount of time to be allowed for such oral questioning.
(3) The Secretary of State shall be responsible for the oral questioning of a person giving evidence except where the Secretary of State thinks that the oral questioning of a person giving evidence by another person is necessary in order to ensure—
(a) adequate testing of any representation; or
(b) that a party has a fair chance to put their case.
(4) The Secretary of State may proceed with a hearing in the absence of a party.
(5) The Secretary of State may from time to time adjourn a hearing and, if the date, time and place of the adjourned hearing are announced at the hearing before the adjournment, no further notice shall be required.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/103/schedule/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infrastructure-planning-examination-procedure-rules-2010/schedule/paragraph-8
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