134A.—(1) Where the Board considers it necessary or expedient for the purposes of making a determination in respect of any of its functions under this Act or any other enactment, it may, in its absolute discretion, hold an oral hearing and shall, in addition to any other requirements under this Act or other enactment, as appropriate, consider the report and any recommendations of the person holding the oral hearing before making such determination.

(2) Section 135 shall apply to any oral hearing held in accordance with subsection (1) and that section shall be construed accordingly.

(3) This section is in addition to section 134.]