Requirement to provide information or evidence9A

1

The Secretary of State may require a person to take reasonable steps to provide such information or evidence as may reasonably be needed in connection with the administration of the Healthy Start scheme.

2

A person to whom a person is required to provide information or evidence under paragraph (1) must produce to that person evidence of his authority from the Secretary of State, if requested.

3

Where a person fails to provide the information or evidence required the Secretary of State may suspend the issue of vouchers or credit to the person until—

a

the information or evidence required is provided;

b

the Secretary of State is satisfied of the person's entitlement to benefit pursuant to these Regulations or the person's compliance with the requirements of the Healthy Start scheme; or

c

the person ceases to be entitled to benefit under these Regulations (whether in accordance with paragraph (4) or another provision, as to which see regulation 7).

4

Where the issue of vouchers or credit has been suspended under paragraph (3) for a period of 16 consecutive weeks, the person ceases to be entitled to benefit under these Regulations.