The Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 1999

Notice of decision against which appeal lies

28.—(1) A person with a right of appeal under the Act or these Regulations against any decision of the Secretary of State shall—

(a)be given written notice of the decision against which the appeal lies;

(b)be informed that, in a case where that written notice does not include a statement of the reasons for that decision, he may, within one month of the date of notification of that decision, request that the Secretary of State provide him with a written statement of the reasons for that decision; and

(c)be given written notice of his right of appeal against that decision.

(2) Where a written statement of the reasons for the decision is not included in the written notice of the decision and is requested under paragraph (1)(b), the Secretary of State shall provide that statement within 14 days of receipt of the request.