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21.—(1) Subject to regulation 22(8), and except where regulation 6, 7 or 8 applies, where it appears to the solicitor that the cost of giving advice or assistance is likely to exceed the limit applicable under section 10(1) of the Act, he shall apply to the Area Director for an extension and shall furnish such information as may enable him to consider and determine that application.
(2) Where an Area Director receives an application in accordance with paragraph (1) he shall consider–
(a)whether it is reasonable for the advice and assistance to be given; and
(b)whether the estimate of the costs to be incurred in giving advice and assistance is reasonable.
(3) If the Area Director is satisified that it is reasonable for the advice or assistance to be given and that the estimate of the costs to be incurred in giving it is reasonable, he shall grant an extension and shall prescribe such higher limit as he thinks fit and may limit the advice and assistance to such subject matter as he thinks fit.
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