(1) The appropriate regulator must prepare and issue a statement of its policy with respect to -
(a) the giving of approval under section 309G subject to conditions or for a limited period only, and
(b) the variation under section 309Q or 309R of an approval given under section 309G.
(2) The appropriate regulator -
(a) may alter or replace a statement issued under this section, and
(b) if it does so, must issue the altered or replacement statement.
(3) Before the appropriate regulator issues a statement of policy under this section, it must publish a draft of the proposed statement in the way appearing to it to be best calculated to bring it to the attention of the public.
(4) The draft statement must be accompanied by a notice stating that representations about the proposal may be made to the appropriate regulator within a period specified in the notice.
(5) Before issuing the proposed statement, the appropriate regulator must have regard to any representations made to it in accordanc
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