Regulation 21 Investigating breaches and suspected offencesI1

Where the Secretary of State reasonably suspects that regulation 20 applies or that the agreement holder is in breach of any conditions subject to which financial assistance is given, the Secretary of State must carry out an investigation proportionate to the type of breach suspected.

Where the Secretary of State reasonably suspects that the agreement holder F1, or the applicant (where relevant), has committed an offence under any other legislation, in so far as it is relevant to an application for, or receipt of, financial assistance, the Secretary of State may—

When carrying out an investigation, the Secretary of State may—

The agreement holder F3, or the applicant (where relevant), must provide such assistance, as may be required, during any investigation carried out by the Secretary of State under paragraph (1) or (2).

Where an investigation is carried out under paragraph (1) or (2), the Secretary of State may withhold financial assistance until the investigation is concluded and, where applicable, determinations are made under regulation 23(1) and (2).