[F17(1)The chair of a public hearing must allow representations to be made—U.K.
(a)by each qualifying party;
(b)by any other persons (whether individuals or organisations) considered by the chair to have an interest in any of the proposals with which the hearing is concerned.
Paragraph (b) above has effect subject to sub-paragraph (3)(b) below.
(2)The chair may restrict the amount of time allowed for representations—
(a)by qualifying parties, and
(b)by other persons,
and need not allow the same amount to each.
(3)The chair may determine—
(a)the order in which representations are made, and
(b)if necessary because of shortage of time, which of those wishing to make representations are not allowed to do so,
in whatever way the chair decides.]