# The Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Appeals) Regulations 1997, Regulation 7: Withdrawal of appeals


Any appeal may be withdrawn by the person who made the appeal—
(a) before a question has been referred to a tribunal under section 12 of the 1997 Act, by written notice in writing to the Compensation Recovery Unit and with the consent of the Secretary of State;
(b) after the reference has been made and before the hearing begins, by written notice to the chairman of the tribunal to which a question was referred and with the written consent of the Secretary of State;
(c) after the hearing has begun, at any time before the determination is made with the leave of the chairman of the tribunal and the consent of the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2237/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-recovery-of-benefits-appeals-regulations-1997/regulation-7
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