Paragraph 10
(1)
Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, any decision of a social security appeal tribunal in relation to a relevant benefit shall be treated as a decision of an appeal tribunal made under section 12.
(2)
Where sub-paragraph (1) above applies, any application for leave to appeal which is made for the purposes of section 14(10)(a) shall be–
(a)
made no later than three months after the date on which a copy of the statement of the reasons for the decision of the social security appeal tribunal was given or sent to the applicant; and
(b)
determined by a legally qualified panel member.