Paragraph 4 Notification and response to the reference

(1)

Where the Scottish Ministers make a provisional entry under paragraph 3(2), they shall give to the individual, with the notice of that entry, a copy of the reference and any information provided by the referring body in support of the reference, together with a notice inviting the individual to submit observations to the Scottish Ministers within 21 days of the date of that notice being received, or deemed to have been received in accordance with regulation 5.

(2)

Any response given to the Scottish Ministers by the individual shall–

(a)

acknowledge that the individual has received a copy of the reference;

(b)

indicate whether or not the individual opposes the reference and if they do, give reasons why they oppose the reference;

(c)

provide any observations on the reference and the supporting information; and

(d)

submit any further information which the individual wishes to be taken into account by the Scottish Ministers in making their determination.