Article 22 Matters to be taken into account for the initial assessment

(1)

When assessing an award for an amount by way of compensation for loss of time, the solicitor to the inquiry must have regard to–

(a)

actual sums lost by the applicant as a result of attending the inquiry; or

(b)

if no such sums can be identified, such other amount as the solicitor to the inquiry considers proportionate and reasonable.

(2)

When assessing an award for an amount in respect of expenses incurred, the solicitor to the inquiry must have regard to all the circumstances and in particular–

(a)

whether the expenses have been proportionately and reasonably incurred;

(b)

whether the expenses are proportionate and reasonable in amount.

(3)

The solicitor to the inquiry must exclude amounts from the initial assessment of the amount of the award in relation to which any condition set under rule 19 has not been complied with.