Paragraph 4

Where either party to the appeal intends to submit written evidence or a written statement at a hearing arranged under paragraph 3 that party shall, subject to sub-paragraph (2), submit it to the board of medical referees and the other party not less than 35 days before the date appointed for the hearing.

Where any written evidence or statement has been submitted under sub-paragraph (1), any written evidence or statement in response may be submitted by the other party to the board of medical referees and the party submitting the first-mentioned evidence or statement at any time not less than seven days before the date appointed for the hearing.

The board of medical referees may postpone or adjourn the date appointed for the hearing where any written evidence or statement is submitted in contravention of sub-paragraph (1) or (2) or it appears necessary to do so for the proper determination of the appeal.

References in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) to periods of days shall include weekends and public holidays.