Subsections (2) and (3) apply where this Chapter applies as the result of a decision under section 62(2).
An appointed person —
The Panel may, so far as it thinks appropriate, decide to treat things done by or in relation to an appointed person in proceedings under Chapter 3 on the application as done by or in relation to the Panel.
Where the Panel makes a decision under subsection (3), the lead member is under a duty to ensure that the membership of the Panel has the necessary knowledge of the proceedings under Chapter 3 on the application.
In this section "appointed person" means a person appointed to handle the application under Chapter 3.