(1) The Secretary of State, the Treasury or the Commissioners may, in accordance with this regulation, disclose -

(a) any information obtained under or by virtue of Part 6 (exceptions and licences), this Part or Part 9 (maritime enforcement), or

(b) any information held in connection with -

(i) anything done under or by virtue of Part 2 (designation of persons), Part 3 (finance), Part 3A (director disqualification sanctions) or Part 5 (trade), or

(ii) any exception or licence under Part 6 or anything done in accordance with such an exception or under the authority of such a licence.

(2) Information referred to in paragraph (1) may be disclosed for, or in connection with, any of the following purposes -

(a) the exercise of functions under these Regulations;

(b) any purpose stated in regulation 4;

(c) facilitating, monitoring or ensuring compliance with these Regulations;

(d) taking any action with a view to instituting, or otherwise for the purposes of, any proceedings in the United Kingdom -