3(1)The Secretary of State may by rules made by statutory instrument make provision as to the procedure on an appeal under section 131 of this Act.
(2)In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1) above, the rules may make provision—
(a)prescribing the form and contents of the notice of appeal,
(b)enabling the party to an appeal to appear at an inquiry held under this Schedule by counsel or a solicitor or any person of such other description, if any, as may be specified by the rules,
(c)requiring proceedings on any such inquiry to be held in public, except in so far as may otherwise be provided by the rules,
(d)defining the functions of any assessors appointed by the Secretary of State.