Regulation 7 Decision following first stage review

(1)

Following review of a decision in accordance with regulation 6 above, the Scottish Ministers may–

(a)

confirm their decision;

(b)

amend or alter their decision in any respect which they consider appropriate; or

(c)

revoke their decision in its entirety and substitute a new decision.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers must give their decision under paragraph (1) above in writing, setting out the facts upon which their decision is based and the reasons for their decision.

(3)

The Scottish Ministers must, in the case of a decision which does not provide the remedy specified by the applicant in accordance with regulation 5(2)(e) above, offer the applicant an opportunity to have their decision under this regulation reviewed by persons appointed by the Scottish Ministers as provided by regulation 8(1) below.