(1) In considering -
(a) an application for a Part 4A permission,
(b) whether to vary or cancel a Part 4A permission,
(ba) an application for permission under section 55NA,
(bb) whether to vary or cancel permission under section 55NA,
(c) whether to impose or vary a requirement under this Part, or
(d) whether to give any consent required by any provision of this Part,
the regulator concerned may have regard to any person appearing to it to be, or likely to be, in a relationship with the applicant or a person given permission which is relevant.
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