Paragraph 3 Initial decision by Minister

The Minsiter shall, within three months of the date on which she receives a first-stage application either—

(a)

make a written request to the applicant requiring him to provide additional information in support of his first-stage application, specifying—

(i)

the nature of the information requested; and

(ii)

her reasons for making the request;

(b)

make a determination of entitlement in respect of the applicant and notify the applicant in writing that she has done so; or

(c)

notify the applicant in writing that his first-stage application has been unsuccessful, specifying the reasons why she considers that the applicant does not fulfil the requirements set out in article 3.