Paragraph 15 Further information noticesF1

(1)

For the purposes of determining whether to revoke or vary a direct deduction order, the Secretary of State may give a bank a notice (a “further information notice”) requiring the bank—

(a)

to give the Secretary of State statements for an account held by the liable person covering—

(i)

the 3 months immediately before the notice was given, or

(ii)

such longer period, ending immediately before the notice was given, as may be specified in the notice;

(b)

to take the steps set out in paragraphs (a) to (c) of paragraph 3(5).

(2)

Sub-paragraphs (6) to (8) and (11) of paragraph 3 apply in relation to a further information notice as they apply in relation to a notice under that paragraph.

(3)

Before giving a further information notice to a bank requiring statements to be given in respect of a joint account, the Secretary of State must notify each account holder other than the liable person—

(a)

that the notice will be given, and

(b)

of the effect of the notice.

(4)

A further information notice may be given to the bank before, at the same time as or after the Secretary of State complies with paragraph 13(3).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3ZA inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 24.6.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), s. 109(2)(b), Sch. 5 (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/601, reg. 2(1)(g)