If, in view of the total number of applications already approved or received, the Minister is at any time of the opinion that the financial resources which are available for payment of aid under these Regulations during any period are insufficient to satisfy any payment during that period which would result from the approval of any further application, he may suspend further consideration of any application received at the date of his decision but not yet accepted, or any application he may receive after the date of his decision, until such time as may subsequently be specified by him.

Notice of a suspension by the Minister under paragraph (1), or of the termination of any such suspension, shall be published in the London Gazette.