8.—(1) The licensing authority may withdraw approval of a training course if that training course ceases to be relevant training.
(2) Where the licensing authority proposes to withdraw approval of a training course, written notice must be given by the licensing authority to the person who initially applied for the approval (“the initial applicant”) stating—
(a)the reasons for the proposal; and
(b)the initial applicant’s right to make representations under paragraph (3) concerning the proposal.
(3) Where the licensing authority gives notice to the applicant under paragraph (2)—
(a)the initial applicant may, not later than the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which notice under paragraph (2) is given, make representations in writing to the licensing authority concerning the proposal;
(b)the licensing authority must not decide whether or not to withdraw approval until after the expiration of the period referred to in sub-paragraph (a); and
(c)if any such representations are made within the period referred to in sub-paragraph (a), the licensing authority must take those representations into consideration before deciding whether or not to withdraw the approval.
(4) The licensing authority must, on making a decision to withdraw the approval of a training course, give notice in writing to the initial applicant and the notice must state—
(a)the date on which the withdrawal is, subject to paragraph (3), to take effect; and
(b)the reasons for the decision to withdraw the approval.