Further provision about the content of an SPPU.K.
5(1)An SPP must include a proposed timetable.U.K.
(2)The proposed timetable must include such provision as the relevant authorities consider reasonable for each of the following—
(a)the preparation and publication of a consultation draft under paragraph 8 (including the carrying out of the sustainability appraisal under paragraph 7);
(b)the making of representations about the consultation draft;
(c)the consideration of representations under paragraph 9 and the settling of the final text;
(d)the adoption and publication of the relevant document.
(3)An SPP may include provision for or in connection with the holding of public meetings about the consultation draft.
(4)An SPP must include provision about the making of representations under paragraph 9 about the consultation draft, including provision about—
(a)the manner in which representations may be made;
(b)the time within which representations must be made.
(5)An SPP must state the period which it is proposed will be allocated for legislative scrutiny of the consultation draft under paragraph 10 (resolution or recommendations by appropriate legislative body or committee).