SCHEDULE 1Appeals

Procedure for appeals

10.

The Scottish Ministers may in a particular case (either or both)—

(a)

dispose of the case on the basis of written representations;

(b)

where there is a good reason to do so, permit the appeal to be disposed of by a hearing before a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers; or

(c)

(either or both)—

(i)

where appropriate, set later time limits than;

(ii)

require exchanges of representations between the parties in addition to,

(d)

those mentioned in paragraphs 6, 7 and 9.