The Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007

Determination conditions for awards

19.—(1) Where the chairman has determined an award should be made, in the determination of the application the chairman–

(a) must set conditions according to paragraphs (2) to (4); and

(b) may set any other conditions the chairman considers appropriate.

(2) Where an award is for amounts to be incurred in respect of legal representation the conditions must include–

(a) the nature and scope of the work to be funded;

(b) the hourly rates to be paid;

(c) any upper limit or limits on the sums or number of hours which will be paid;

(d) the frequency with which bills must be submitted to the chairman; and

(e) the form in which bills must be so submitted.

(3) Where an award is for amounts to be incurred by way of compensation for loss of time the conditions must include–

(a) an upper limit or limits on the sums which will be paid;

(b) the form in which bills must be submitted to the chairman; and

(c) the supply of such documentary evidence as the chairman considers necessary.

(4) Where an award is for amounts to be incurred which are not already covered by paragraphs (2) and (3) the conditions must include–

(a) an upper limit or limits on the sums which will be paid;

(b) a requirement that the applicant provide evidence that the expenditure has been properly incurred; and

(c) the form in which bills must be submitted to the chairman.