14.—(1) Where there are pending two or more appeals and at any time it appears to an adjudicator that—
(a)some common question of law or fact arises in both or all appeals; or
(b)for some other reason it is desirable to make an order under this paragraph,
the adjudicator may order that both or all of the appeals or those specified in the order shall be considered together and may give such consequential directions as may appear to him to be necessary.
(2) An order shall not be made under this paragraph unless all parties concerned have been given an opportunity of making representations against the making of the order.