Conduct of proceedings at hearing25
1
Subject to rules 23 and 24(3) above, the Tribunal shall at the hearing of an appeal give to each party and the relevant Minister an opportunity–
a
to address the Tribunal and to amplify orally written statements previously furnished under these Rules, to give evidence and to call witnesses, and to put questions to any person giving evidence before the Tribunal, and
b
to make representations on the evidence (if any) and on the subject matter of the appeal generally but, where evidence is taken, such opportunity shall not be given before the completion of the taking of evidence.
2
Except as provided by these Rules, the Tribunal shall conduct the proceedings in such a manner as it considers appropriate in the circumstances for discharging its functions and shall so far as appears to it to be appropriate seek to avoid formality in its proceedings.