Duty to consider objectionsE+W
21(1)The Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister must proceed under paragraph 22 if—E+W
(a)an objection to the making of an order under paragraph 16 or 17 is properly made and not withdrawn, and
(b)the matter is not otherwise dealt with.
(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) an objection is properly made if (and only if)—
(a)it is made—
(i)within the time, and
(ii)in the manner,
stated in the notice under paragraph 19(1) or (as the case may be) 20(1), and
(b)a written statement of the grounds of the objection is comprised in, or submitted with, the objection.
(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) the matter is otherwise dealt with if (and only if) the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister—
(a)decide, irrespective of the objection, not to make the order, or
(b)decide to make a modification which is agreed to by the objector as meeting the objection.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 21 in force at 1.12.2008 by S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(g) (with arts. 6-13)
22(1)The Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister must, before making a final decision, consider the grounds of the objection as set out in the statement comprised in, or submitted with, the objection.E+W
(2)The Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister may require the objector to submit within a specified period a further written statement as to any of the matters to which the objection relates.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 4 para. 22 in force at 1.12.2008 by S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(g) (with arts. 6-13)