Regulation 15 is read as if after paragraph (7) there is inserted—

“(7A)

Paragraph (7) does not apply where the representations and written responses received by the Welsh Ministers (“further representations”) include or refer to closed evidence.

(7B)

Where further representations includes or refers to closed evidence—

(a)

the Welsh Ministers must, as soon as practicable after receipt, send the further representations to the applicant and any appointed representative; and

(b)

must make the further representations (other than the closed evidence) available in such manner as the Welsh Ministers think appropriate as soon as practicable.”