SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Alternative closure procedure

Objections

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1

Where a notice has been published under paragraph 2 above, any user of any service affected, and any body representing such users, may within the period specified in the notice lodge with the appropriate consultative committee an objection in writing.

2

Where such an objection is lodged with a consultative committee—

a

the committee shall forthwith inform the Secretary of State and the operator; and

b

the closure shall not be proceeded with until the committee has reported to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of State has given his consent.