The Examining authority is under a duty to complete the Examining authority's examination of the application by the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the day after the start day.
The start day is the day on which the meeting required by section 88 is held or, if that meeting is held on two or more days, the later or latest of those days.
The Examining authority is under a duty to make its report under section 74(2)(b) or 83(1)(b) by the end of the period of 3 months beginning with—
The Secretary of State may set a date for a deadline under this section that is later than the date for the time being set.
The Secretary of State may set a date for a deadline under subsection (1) that is earlier than the date for the time being set.
The power under subsection (4) may be exercised—
Subsections (7) and (8) apply where the power under subsection (4) or (4A) is exercised.
The Secretary of State must—
The Secretary of State exercising the power must make a statement, to the House of Parliament of which that Secretary of State is a member, announcing the new deadline.
A statement under subsection (8) may be written or oral.