Regulation 53 Time limits for applications for opinions

An application for an opinion on whether the Secretary of State has acted unreasonably in exercising a power to require a contractor to provide information under regulation 30 (on-demand contract report) must be made within three months of the contractor receiving a written direction under paragraph (1) or (3) of that regulation.

A reference under section 35(3)F1... (reference by Secretary of State and primary contractor for SSRO's opinion) F2which relates to a qualifying defence contract must be made no later than two years after the contract completion date of the contract F3....