# The Trade Preference Scheme (Developing Countries Trading Scheme) Regulations 2023, Regulation 23: Assessment

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) When carrying out an assessment of the circumstances in accordance with regulation 21(1)(b), the Secretary of State must consider—
(a) whether the circumstances giving rise to the publication of a warning and specified in that warning continue to apply, and
(b) any representations received during the representations period.
(2) In relation to any assessment undertaken in accordance with regulation 16(6) and 17(2), the Secretary of State must also consider any remedial steps taken by the DCTS country.
(3) In relation to any assessment undertaken in accordance with paragraph 5 of Schedule 4, the Secretary of State must also consider whether the circumstances in paragraph 1(a) and (b) of Schedule 4 apply.
(4) The Secretary of State may take into account other available evidence that they consider to be relevant when carrying out an assessment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/561/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trade-preference-scheme-developing-countries-trading-scheme-regulations-2023/regulation-23
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