F130(1)Where the [F2Secretary of State]—
(a)has given a notice to an authorised body under paragraph 29(1); or
(b)is proposing to make a recommendation in relation to an authorised body in reliance on paragraph 25(2)(a) or (b),
he shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to bring the matter to the attention of the members of the authorised body and of any other persons who, in his opinion, are likely to be affected by an Order made in pursuance of the recommendation.
(2)Any such steps shall include inviting those members and other persons to make representations to the [F2Secretary of State].
(3)Any such representations—
(a)shall, except in such circumstances as the [F2Secretary of State] may specify, be in writing; and
(b)must be made before the end of the period of three months beginning with such date as may be specified by the [F2Secretary of State].
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F2Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)