Section 40(4)

The Secretary of State must make a screening direction— in a case where a question is referred to the Secretary of State under paragraph (2) within— 3 weeks beginning with the date on which the question was referred; where no notice is given under paragraph (8), such longer period as may be reasonably required not exceeding 90 days from the date on which the question was referred; or where the Secretary of State gives notice under paragraph (8), such longer period as may be reasonably required, not exceeding 90 days from the date on which the person making the request for a screening direction submits the information required by the notice given under paragraph (8). in all other cases falling within this regulation within— 3 weeks beginning with the date on which an appeal under section 174 of the Act (Appeal against enforcement notice) was lodged; or where the Secretary of State gives notice under paragraph (8), such longer period not exceeding 90 days beginning with the date on which the person making the appeal submits the information required by notice given under paragraph (8) as may be reasonably required.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30