Regulation 16 Extension of time

The Chief Inspector shall have the power to extend the period of 28 days prescribed in regulation 13(5), but he shall do so only if he considers that there are good reasons warranting such an extension having regard to the requirement in regulation 13(1) for a report of an investigation to be made available in the shortest time possible.

The Chief Inspector shall have the power to extend the period of 28 days prescribed in regulation 15(4)(b) where he considers it appropriate to do so.

The powers under this regulation may be exercised notwithstanding that the prescribed period has expired.