51BConsent under section 51: duty to provide information

1

For the purposes of deciding whether they are satisfied as mentioned in section 51(3) in relation to a community body, Ministers must take into account—

a

the information mentioned in subsection (2), and

b

any other information they consider relevant.

2

The information referred to in subsection (1)(a) is information—

a

provided by the community body, and

b

that is of such a kind as may be prescribed.

3

Information mentioned in subsection (2) must be provided in the prescribed form.

4

Information that may be prescribed under subsection (2)(b) includes, in particular—

a

information relating to the matters mentioned in section 51(3), and

b

additional information relating to such information.

5

Ministers may, no later than 7 days after receiving the information mentioned in subsection (2), request the community body to provide such further information as they consider necessary.

6

The community body must, no later than 14 days after receiving any such request, provide Ministers with the further information requested.