7(1)Where the [F1Secretary of State] is considering whether to make a revoking order by virtue of paragraph 6(2)(c)—
(a)he shall seek the advice of the [F2Consultative Panel]; and
(b)the [F2Consultative Panel] shall carry out such investigations with respect to the approved body as it considers appropriate.
(2)Where—
(a)the [F1Secretary of State] has not sought the advice of the [F2Consultative Panel] under sub-paragraph (1); but
(b)the [F2Consultative Panel] has reason to believe that there may be grounds for recommending that a revoking order be made under paragraph 6(2)(c) with respect to an approved body,
it may carry out such investigations with respect to the approved body as it considers appropriate.
(3)If, on concluding any investigation carried out under sub-paragraph (1) or (2), the [F2Consultative Panel] considers that there are grounds for recommending the making of a revoking order with respect to the approved body concerned, it shall advise the [F1Secretary of State] accordingly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 9 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)
F2Words in Sch. 9 para. 7(1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(b)(3) substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 35(4)(a) (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a)