Appearances at an inquiryE+W+S
3.—(1) The following persons shall be entitled to appear at an inquiry relating to an application namely—
(a)the applicant;
(b)a person who has duly made an objection to the application; and
(c)a person who has duly made representations in respect of the application.
(2) Where a traffic commissioner holds an inquiry with a view to exercising his powers under section 26 or 30, in respect of a licence, the licence-holder shall be entitled to appear at the inquiry.
(3) Without prejudice to sub-paragraph (2), where a person has requested an inquiry under section 29(1), that person shall be entitled to appear at any inquiry held at his request.
(4) If, in relation to any proceedings,
(a)a transport manager has been given notice under paragraph 15 of Schedule 3 to the 1995 Act that an issue in the proceedings is whether he is of good repute or professionally competent;
(b)the transport manager has duly made a representation under that paragraph; and
(c)the issue is to be considered at an inquiry,
the transport manager shall be entitled to appear at the inquiry.
(5) Any other person may appear at an inquiry at the discretion of the traffic commissioner.
(6) Any person entitled or permitted to appear at an inquiry may do so on his own behalf or be represented by counsel, solicitor or, at the discretion of the traffic commissioner, by any other person.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.1.1996, see reg. 1