Article 6

Rule 4(1) shall be amended by substituting for the words “Subject to the provisions of this rule” the words “Subject to the provisions of this Order”.

After rule 20 there shall be inserted the following rule:—

“Appeals from Social Security Commissioners

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(1)

This rule shall apply to any appeal to the Court of Appeal under section 14 of the Social Security Act 1980^f1 (appeal from the decision of a Commissioner on a question of law, with the leave of the Commissioner or of the Court of Appeal).

(2)

The notice of appeal must be served within 6 weeks from the date on which notice of the Commissioner's grant or refusal of leave was given in writing to the appellant and must be served on the Secretary of State and any person appointed by him to proceed with a claim as well as on the party or parties required to be served under rule 3.”.