15. After regulation 38, insert—
38A.—(1) The Secretary of State may request that the TRA give advice, information or other support to the Secretary of State for the purpose of allowing the Secretary of State to decide whether to make a decision under regulation 38(2C).
(2) The Secretary of State may include in a request under paragraph (1) a requirement that the TRA investigate and provide a report on any matter specified in the request.
(3) Before making a request under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must consult the TRA.
(4) The TRA must comply with a request under paragraph (1).”.