Procedure at first stage review
5.—(1) Where an application is made under regulation 4 above, the Scottish Ministers shall review the decision which is specified in it.
(2) In reviewing a decision the Scottish Ministers 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);
(b)invite the applicant to provide such further information relevant to the review as they consider appropriate; and
(c)give the applicant an opportunity to give evidence and to make representations in person or through a representative.