(1) A discontinuance or suspension by the FCA on its own initiative takes effect -
(a) immediately, if the notice under subsection (2) states that that is the case;
(b) in any other case, on such date as may be specified in that notice.
(2) If on its own initiative the FCA -
(a) proposes to discontinue or suspend the listing of securities, or
(b) discontinues or suspends the listing of securities with immediate effect,
it must give the issuer of the securities written notice.
(3) The notice must -
(a) give details of the discontinuance or suspension;
(b) state the FCA's reasons for the discontinuance or suspension and for choosing the date on which it took effect or takes effect;
(c) inform the issuer of the securities that he may make representations to the FCA within such period as may be specified in the notice (whether or not he has referred the matter to the Tribunal);
(d) inform him of the date on which the discontinuance or suspension took effect or will take effect; and
(e) inf
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