# New Towns Act 1981, Paragraph 5


Subject to paragraphs 3 and 4 above, the relevant Minister—
(a) shall, before making a final decision, afford to the objector an opportunity of appearing before, and being heard by, a person appointed for the purpose by the relevant Minister; and
(b) shall, if the objector avails himself of that opportunity, afford an opportunity of appearing and being heard on the same occasion—
(i) to the statutory undertakers, development corporation or other person, if any, on whose representation the order is proposed to be made; and
(ii) to any other persons to whom it appears to the relevant Minister to be expedient to afford such an opportunity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/64/schedule/8/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/new-towns-act-1981/schedule-8/paragraph-5
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