Decisions on applications
52(1)Section 107 (timetable for decisions) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1) (deadline for deciding application)—
(a)for “decision-maker” substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(b)for “day after the start day” substitute “deadline under section 98(3)”.
(3)Omit subsection (2) (meaning of “the start day”).
(4)In subsection (3) (extension of deadline) for “appropriate authority” substitute “Secretary of State”.
(5)Omit subsection (4) (meaning of “appropriate authority”).
(6)For subsections (6) to (9) (publicising deadline extensions) substitute—
“(6)Subsection (7) applies where the power under subsection (3) is exercised.
(7)The Secretary of State exercising the power must make a statement, to the House of Parliament of which that Secretary of State is a member, announcing the new deadline.
(8)A statement under subsection (7) must be published in such form and manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(8A)A statement under subsection (7) may be written or oral.”