Explanatory Notes

Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007

2007 asp 8

14 March 2007

The Act – Section by Section

Part 1 – Orders Authorising Works Etc.

Procedure for making orders

Section 10: Procedure at inquiries and hearings

33.This section allows the Scottish Ministers to make rules to regulate the proceedings of an examination, which may take the form of an inquiry or hearing.

34.Subsections (1) and (2) describe the matters which the rules may regulate. Subsections (3) and (4) ensure that for consistency of approach particular provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 which apply in respect of an inquiry or hearing under that Act will apply in similar circumstances to an examination carried out under the provisions of the Act.

35.Subsection (5) requires the Council on Tribunals to be consulted on the making of any rules under this section.