34 Representations to [F1OFT].U.K.
(1)Where this section applies to an invitation by the [F2OFT] to any person to submit representations, the [F2OFT] shall invite that person, within 21 days after the notice containing the invitation is given to him or published, or such longer period as the [F2OFT] may allow,—
(a)to submit his representations in writing to the [F2OFT] , and
(b)to give notice to the [F2OFT] , if he thinks fit, that he wishes to make representations orally,
and where notice is given under paragraph (b) the [F2OFT] shall arrange for the oral representations to be heard.
(2)In reaching [F3its] determination the [F2OFT] shall take into account any representations submitted or made under this section.
(3)The [F2OFT] shall give notice of [F3its] determination to the persons who were required to be invited to submit representations about it or, where the invitation to submit representations was required to be given by general notice, shall give general notice of the determination.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 34 sidenote substituted (1.4.2003) by virtue of Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para 6(16)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F2Words in s. 34 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 6(16)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F3Words in s. 34(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 6(16)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)