5. If any objection is made to an order, in the manner and within the time specified in the notice, the Secretary of State—E+W
(a)may offer all interested parties an opportunity to make representations to her in writing about any such objection before such date as she may specify;
(b)may, and at the request of any interested party shall, either provide for a local inquiry to be held or afford to the parties an opportunity of a hearing before a person appointed by her.