Regulation 6 Amendment

In regulation 9(1) for “all written evidence which he wishes to submit to the Tribunal”, substitute “must submit all written evidence on which he intends to rely and which he has not already submitted”.

In regulation 9(2) omit “, at any time before the hearing”, and for “the hearing” in sub-paragraph (b) substitute “a hearing”.

In regulation 9(4) for “shall consider extending” substitute “may extend”, and following “period” insert—

“under regulation 51(1) or, if it has expired, grant such further period as he considers appropriate”.

Following regulation 9(4), insert—

“(5)

If, at the time permission is granted under paragraph (2), the authority has lost its entitlement to be represented at the hearing in accordance with regulations 15 or 25, the giving of permission shall restore such entitlement and, if necessary, the hearing shall be re-arranged or adjourned, as appropriate, so that the authority can be represented.”.