Regulation 9 Amendment

(1)

In regulation 13(1), for “which it wishes to submit to the Tribunal” substitute “on which it intends to rely”.

(2)

In regulation 13(3) omit “, at any time before the hearing”, and for “the hearing” where next it appears substitute “a hearing”.

(3)

In regulation 13(5) 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”.

(4)

Following regulation 13(5) insert—

“(6)

If, at the time permission is granted under paragraph (3), the parent has lost his entitlement to attend or be represented at the hearing in accordance with regulation 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 parent can attend or be represented.”.