SCHEDULE 3Procedure for appeal against a decision of the appropriate body

Determination of appeal on failure to defend the appeal or withdrawal of appeal or reply10

1

The Secretary of State must allow the appeal where—

a

the respondent's reply states that the respondent does not seek to defend the decision which is the subject of the appeal; or

b

the respondent withdraws the reply.

2

The Secretary of State must notify the appellant if the appeal is allowed under sub-paragraph (1).