(1)  If a claim for compensation under this Act has been made, a party to the claim may apply to the Tribunal for a determination of the question of which State is the State of connection.

(2)  On receiving an application, the Tribunal must determine the State of connection in accordance with section 31A .

(3)  An application may not be made or heard if there is a determination of the State of connection that is to be recognised under section 31D .