Article 10 Decision on application for consent to a reference

LBRO must decide whether to consent to a reference as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving an application for consent to that reference.

LBRO must, as soon as reasonably practicable, inform the applicant and other parties in writing of its decision.

If LBRO refuses consent to a reference, it must give a written statement of reasons for that decision at the same time as it informs the applicant and the other parties of the decision.