Regulation 22 Concluding an investigation

(1)

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.

(2)

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

(a)

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; or

(b)

provide information to any person responsible for examining, investigating or prosecuting an offence to which the investigation related.

(3)

The Secretary of State must consider any written representations received from the agreement holder under paragraph (1) or (2) before making a determination under regulation 23.

(4)

Where an agreement holder 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.