4A

Where a specified state professional makes an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar must—

a

give the applicant adequate time to complete the requirements and procedures of the application process;

b

within the period of one month beginning with the date when the Registrar receives the application—

i

acknowledge receipt of the application;

ii

inform the applicant of any missing document required for the purposes of the application; and

c

deal promptly with the application.

—

a

where A holds a specified state qualification, the period of four months beginning with the relevant date;

b

in any other case, the period of three months beginning with that date.