In section 1253B (request from EEA competent authorities) [Section 1253B was inserted by regulation 14(1) of S.I. 2007/3494.] -

(a) in the heading, for "EEA competent authorities" substitute "approved third country competent authorities";

(b) in subsection (1) [Subsection (1) was substituted by paragraph 41(2) of Schedule 3 to S.I. 2016/649.] -

(i) for "EEA competent authority" substitute "approved third country competent authority";

(ii) omit the words from "or a European supervisory authority ("the requesting authority")," to the end;

(c) after subsection (1), insert -

"(1A) Where the request includes a request for the transfer of audit working papers and investigation reports, the Secretary of State must act in accordance with section 1253D.";

(d) omit subsection (4) [Subsection (4) was substituted by paragraph 41(4) of Schedule 3 to S.I. 2016/649.].