# Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2002, Paragraph 3: Initial decision by Minister

Extent: E+W

The Minister 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/221/schedule/2/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fur-farming-compensation-scheme-england-order-2002/schedule-2/paragraph-3
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