Part XV Miscellaneous and General Provisions

Local inquiries and other hearings

321AF1Appointed representative: no inquiry

1

This section applies if—

a

a person is appointed under subsection (5) or (6) of section 321, but

b

no inquiry is held as mentioned in subsection (1) of that section.

2

Subsections (9) to (12) of section 321 apply in respect of the fees and expenses of the person appointed as if the inquiry had been held.

3

For the purposes of subsection (2) the responsible person is the person to whom the Secretary of State thinks he would have given a direction under section 321(9) if an inquiry had been held.

4

This section does not affect section 322A.