8. Proceedings—
(a)in respect of an application under section 3(1)(b) of the Insurance Companies Act 1974 for the Secretary of State's authorisation to carry on insurance business; or
(b)in respect of a notice under section 38 or 39 of that Act (which relate to notification of the proposed exercise of certain powers conferred by the Act on the Secretary of State); or
(c)under section 52 or 53 of that Act (which relate to the Secretary of State's approval of appointments in insurance companies).