9.—(1) Where an application is made under regulation 8, the Department shall review the decision which is specified in it.
(2) In reviewing a decision in accordance with this regulation the Department may—
(a)consider any document or other evidence produced by the applicant (whether or not that document or evidence was available at the time of the decision under regulation 7);
(b)invite the applicant to provide such further information relevant to the review as the Department considers appropriate; and
(c)give the applicant an opportunity to make representations in writing.