5.—(1) Where either party to the appeal intends to submit written evidence or a written statement at an interview, that party shall, subject to sub paragraph (2), submit it to the board of medical referees, the other party and the Scottish Ministers not less than 10 days before the date appointed for the interview.
(2) Where any written evidence or statement has been submitted under sub paragraph (1), any written evidence or statement in response may be submitted by the other party to the board of medical referees and the party submitting the first-mentioned evidence or statement and the Scottish Ministers at any time not less than 5 days before the date appointed for the interview.
(3) Where any written evidence or statement is submitted in contravention of sub paragraphs (1) or (2) the board of medical referees may postpone or adjourn the date appointed for the interview.
(4) References in sub paragraphs (1) and (2) to periods of days shall exclude weekends and public holidays.