s 187A Assessment: consultation by PRA with FCA
(1) The PRA must consult the FCA before acting under section 185. (2) The FCA may make representations to the PRA in relation to any of the matters set out in sections 185(2) and 186. (3) If the FCA considers that on the basis of the matters set out in section 186(f) there are reasonable grounds to object to the acquisition, the FCA may— (a) direct the PRA to object to the acquisition, or (b) direct the PRA not to approve the acquisition unless it does so subject to conditions specified in the direction (with or without other conditions). (4) Before giving a direction under subsection (3), the FCA must notify the PRA of its proposal to do so. (5) In order to comply with the obligation under subsection (1), the PRA must provide the FCA with— (a) copies of— (i) the section 178 notice, and (ii) any document included with that notice, (b) any further information provided pursuant to section 190, and (c) any other information in the possession of the PRA which— (i) in the opinion of the PRA, is relevant to the application, or (ii) is reasonably requested by the FCA. (5A) Where the PRA notifies the FCA that it is required by section 189(1ZB) to act in a timely manner, the FCA may take action under subsection (2), (3) or (4) after the time it receives that notification only if that action is taken as soon as reasonably practicable after that time. (6) If the PRA acts under section 185(1)(b), it must indicate to the section 178 notice-giver any representations or directions received from the FCA. (7) Directions given by the FCA under this section are subject to any directions given to the FCA under section 3I or 3J.