Part I

The Regulator

Inquiries

Conclusion of inquiry
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1
On completion of an inquiry under section 15, the person holding the inquiry must make a written report to the Treasury—
a
setting out the result of the inquiry; and
b
making such recommendations (if any) as he considers appropriate.
2
The Treasury may publish the whole, or any part, of the report and may do so in such manner as they consider appropriate.
3
Subsection (4) applies if the Treasury propose to publish a report but consider that it contains material—
a
which relates to the affairs of a particular person whose interests would, in the opinion of the Treasury, be seriously prejudiced by publication of the material; or
b
the disclosure of which would be incompatible with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.
4
The Treasury must ensure that the material is removed before publication.
5
The Treasury must lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any report or part of a report published under subsection (2).
6
Any expenses reasonably incurred in holding an inquiry are to be met by the Treasury out of money provided by Parliament.