12.—(1) Before holding an examination the reporter may determine that further written submissions should be made, or further information should be provided, within the scope of the examination.
(2) Where paragraph (1) applies, the reporter may request such further submissions or information and is to do so by giving written notice to that effect to the parties (a “procedure notice”).
(3) A procedure notice is to—
(a)set out the matters on which additional representations or information is requested,
(b)specify the date by which such further representations or information are to be sent to the reporter,
(c)confirm the means by which any party to whom the procedure notice was given may be contacted.
(4) A party who receives a procedure notice must, by the date specified in that notice in accordance with paragraph (3)(b)—
(a)provide the additional representations or information requested to the reporter,
(b)provide a copy of that response to the parties.
(5) Within 14 days of receipt of a copy of the response under paragraph (4)(b) any party—
(a)may send comments in writing to the reporter in reply to that response, and
(b)must, when doing so, send a copy of such comments to the other parties.