43.—(1) The Tribunal may, in exceptional circumstances, on its own initiative or on the application of a party, make an order to postpone a hearing.
(2) An application by a party under paragraph (1) must be—
(a)made in writing stating reasons in full,
(b)received by the Secretary of the Tribunal, and served by the applicant on the other party, at least 5 working days before the hearing.
(3) If an order is made under paragraph (1) the Secretary of the Tribunal must give the parties no less than 5 working days (or such shorter time as the parties agree) notice of the new hearing date.
(4) Nothing in paragraph (3) obliges the Secretary of the Tribunal to consult or send a notice to any person who is not entitled to be represented at the hearing.