3(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies—
(a)after the Secretary of State has considered the report of the advisory committee; or
(b)if no request for a reference to an advisory committee has been made within the period and in the manner referred to in paragraph 2(2), on the expiry of that period.
(2)The Secretary of State must (as he thinks fit)—
(a)revoke the authority;
(b)terminate the suspension of the authority; or
(c)continue the suspension for such period as he thinks fit.
(3)Sub-paragraph (4) applies where the Secretary of State revokes the authority or continues its suspension.
(4)The Secretary of State must, if requested to do so by the person to whom the authority was issued, inform him of the opinion expressed by the advisory committee as to the action that ought to be taken as respects—
(a)the revocation of the authority; or
(b)the continuation or termination of its suspension.