22ARevocation in the public interest

1

The Secretary of State may decide that the application of a definitive safeguarding amount to goods, or a tariff rate quota to which goods are subject, is to be revoked in the absence of a recommendation from the TRA where the Secretary of State considers that revocation is in the public interest.

2

Before making a decision under sub-paragraph (1) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

3

Where the Secretary of State makes a decision under sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State—

a

must publish notice of the decision,

b

must notify interested parties (see paragraph 31(3)) accordingly,

c

must lay a statement before the House of Commons setting out the reasons for making the decision, and

d

is required under section 13 to make provision by public notice to give effect to the decision.