Regulation 22 Concluding an investigationI1

When an investigation under regulation 21(1) has been concluded, the Secretary of State must inform the agreement holder of the outcome of that investigation and permit that person to make written representations in such manner and at such times as the Secretary of State may specify.

When an investigation under regulation 21(2) has been concluded, the Secretary of State may—

Where the Secretary of State receives written representations from an agreement holder under paragraph (1) or (2), the Secretary of State must consider those written representations before making a determination under regulation 23.

Where an agreement holder F3or an applicant (where relevant), has not been notified of an investigation under regulation 21(1) or 21(2) and, following the investigation, the Secretary of State has concluded that no further action is required, the obligations in paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply.