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28.—(1) The Secretary of State shall consult the public where he proposes to prepare, modify or review an improvement plan.
(2) Where paragraph (1) applies, the Secretary of State shall—
(a)inform the public as to his proposal, any relevant background information and the right of the public to participate in the relevant decision making process;
(b)specify the means by which the public can participate in the consultation, including an address for responses, and a reasonable timescale for the consultation; and
(c)take account of the results of the consultation in making the relevant decision.
(3) Where, following a consultation, the Secretary of State takes a decision in relation to his proposal, he shall inform the public and provide information as to the reasons and considerations on which his decision is based as well as information as to the public participation process.
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