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Regulation 8 Person may be called for a medical examination

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(1)

Where a question arises as to whether a person is capable of work, he may be called by or on behalf of a doctor approved by the Department to attend for a medical examination.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), where a person fails without good cause to attend for or submit himself to such an examination, he shall be treated as capable of work.

(3)

A person shall not be treated as capable of work under paragraph (2)unless written notice of the time and place for the examination was sent to him at least 7 days beforehand, or unless he agreed to accept a shorter period of notice.