2E+WUnless the relevant Minister decides apart from the objection not to make the order, or decides to make a modification which is agreed to by the objector as meeting the objection, the relevant Minister—
(a)shall, before making a final decision, consider the grounds of the objection as set out in the statement comprised in or submitted with the objection, and
(b)may. if he thinks fit, require the objector to submit within a specified period a further statement in writing as to any of the matters to which the objection relates.