Written representations4
1
Where the appellant informs the Secretary of State that he wishes the appeal to be disposed of on the basis of written representations, the Agency, and any party to the appeal other than the appellant, shall submit any written representations to the Secretary of State not later than 14 days after receiving a copy of the notice of appeal.
2
The appellant shall submit any further representations by way of reply not later than 14 days after receiving whichever is the latest of the representations referred to in paragraph (1).
3
The Secretary of State may in any particular case–
a
set longer time limits than those mentioned in this regulation,
b
allow the parties to make representations in addition to those mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2).
4
Any representations made by a party to the appeal shall be dated with the date on which they are submitted to the Secretary of State.
5
A party to the appeal who submits any representations to the Secretary of State shall at the same time send a copy to every other party.