Paragraph 3

Before the licensing authority takes any relevant action against any person, the authority—

(a)

shall give to that person a written notice stating—

(i)

that it is considering taking the action and the reasons why; and

(ii)

that the person may, within a period specified in the notice, make written representations to the authority or, if the person so requests, make oral representations to the authority; and

(b)

shall consider any representations which are duly made and not withdrawn.