(1) Where this section applies to an invitation by the OFT to any person to submit representations, the OFT shall invite that person, within 21 days after the notice containing the invitation is given to him or published, or such longer period as the OFT may allow,-
(a) to submit his representations in writing to the OFT, and
(b) to give notice to the OFT, if he thinks fit, that he wishes to make representations orally,
and where notice is given under paragraph (b) the OFT shall arrange for the oral representations to be heard.
(2) In reaching its determination the OFT shall take into account any representations submitted or made under this section.
(3) The OFT shall give notice of its determination to the persons who were required to be invited to submit representations about it or, where the invitation to submit representations was required to be given by general notice, shall give general notice of the determination.