Rule 22.2 Application for permission under section 216(3)
(1)
At least 14 days' notice of any application for permission to act in any of the circumstances which would otherwise be prohibited by section 216(3) must be given by the applicant to the Secretary of State, who may—
(a)
appear at the hearing of the application; and
(b)
whether or not appearing at the hearing, make representations.