26.—(1) Where two or more appeals are pending and it appears to the adjudicator—
(a)that a question of law or fact common to both or all the appeals arises; or
(b)for some other reason it is desirable to make an order under this regulation,
the adjudicator may order that all the appeals, or such of the appeals as he may specify, shall be conducted together, and may give such consequential directions as appear to him to be necessary.
(2) An order shall not be made under this regulation unless all parties concerned have been given an opportunity to make representations against the making of such an order.