169(1)The Secretary of State may make to the CAC directions as described in sub-paragraph (2) in relation to any case where—E+W+S
(a)two or more applications are made to the CAC,
(b)each application is a relevant application,
(c)each application relates to the same bargaining unit, and
(d)the CAC has not accepted any of the applications.
(2)The directions are directions as to the order in which the CAC must consider the admissibility of the applications.
(3)The directions may include—
(a)provision to deal with a case where a relevant application is made while the CAC is still considering the admissibility of another one relating to the same bargaining unit;
(b)other incidental provisions.
(4)A relevant application is an application under paragraph 101, 106, 107, 112 or 128.