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6.—(1) For up to one calendar month starting on the date—
(a)of receipt by ACAS of the early conciliation form presented in accordance with rule 2; or
(b)the prospective claimant telephoned ACAS in accordance with rule 3,
the conciliation officer must endeavour to promote a settlement between the prospective claimant and the prospective respondent.
(2) The period for early conciliation may be extended by a conciliation officer, provided that the prospective claimant and prospective respondent consent to the extension and the conciliation officer considers that there is a reasonable prospect of achieving a settlement before the expiry of the extended period.
(3) An extension under paragraph (2) of the period for early conciliation may only occur once and may be for up to a maximum of 14 days.
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