243Suspension and cancellation of tester's licence

243 Suspension and cancellation of tester's licence (1) Before the Secretary suspends or cancels a tester's licence under section 15A(1) of the Act, the Secretary must give the licensed tester a written notice that— (a) sets out the grounds for the suspension or cancellation; and (b) states that the person may make written submissions in response to the notice as to why the licence should not be suspended or cancelled; and (c) informs the licensed tester that any response should be given within 21 days. (2) The Secretary must consider any submissions provided under subregulation (1)(b) in deciding whether or not to suspend or cancel a tester's licence. (3) If the Secretary suspends or cancels the tester's licence, the Secretary must give the holder of the tester's licence written notice— (a) either— (i) of the period of suspension; or (ii) that the licence has been cancelled; and (b) in the case of a cancellation, of the period for which the person is disqualified from reapplying for a licence. Section 15A(5) of the Act provides a right of appeal to the Magistrates' Court against a decision of the Secretary to suspend or cancel the tester's licence.