A Tribunal may from time to time adjourn a hearing.

A hearing shall not be adjourned solely on account of the failure of a witness to appear unless the Tribunal, on cause shown, so directs.

When the hearing is adjourned, a convener or the Tribunal may give directions to be complied with, before or at the resumed hearing.

Such directions may require a party to provide such particulars or evidence as may reasonably be required for the determination of the claim.

If a party fails to comply with such a direction, the Tribunal shall take account of that fact when determining the claim or deciding whether to make an order for expenses.

The Secretary shall notify the parties of the date, time and place for the resumed hearing.