10Procedure at inquiries and hearingsS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may make rules regulating the procedure to be followed in connection with—
(a)an inquiry held under section 9,
(b)a hearing held under subsection (2) of that section.
(2)Rules under this section may regulate procedure—
(a)in connection with the conduct of proceedings at such an inquiry or hearing,
(b)in connection with matters preparatory or subsequent to such an inquiry or hearing.
(3)Subsections (2) and (4) to (8) of section 210 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65) (attendance and evidence at, and expenses of, inquiries) apply to an inquiry held under section 9 as they apply to a local inquiry under that Act.
(4)Subsections (6) to (8) of section 210 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 apply to a hearing held under section 9(2) as they apply to a local inquiry under that Act.
(5)Before making rules under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult the Council on Tribunals and that Council must consult its Scottish Committee.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 3-10 applied (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), ss. 52(2)(3), 70(1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 10 in force at 28.12.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/516, art. 2