# The National Lottery (Revocation of Licences) Procedure Regulations 1994, Regulation 20: Default of appearance at hearing


If either party, having been duly notified of the hearing pursuant to regulation 16 above, fails to appear at the hearing the person conducting the hearing may—
(a) adjourn the hearing; or
(b) proceed to hear the other party, and in that event the Secretary of State may determine the appeal without hearing oral representations from the party who has failed to appear at the hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/1170/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-lottery-revocation-of-licences-procedure-regulations-1994/regulation-20
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