[F1Part 2BU.K.Investigation of concerns raised by whistle-blowers

(1)Before deciding whether to carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), the [F2Director General] must consider whether the concern is about a conduct matter for the purposes of Part 2 (see section 12(2)).

(2)If the [F2Director General] determines that the concern is about a conduct matter for the purposes of Part 2—

(a)[F3the Director General] may not carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), and

(b)[F3the Director General] must notify the appropriate authority in relation to the person whose conduct is in question of [F4the] determination.

(3)Where the appropriate authority in relation to the person whose conduct is in question is notified under subsection (2), it must record the matter under paragraph 11 of Schedule 3 to this Act as a conduct matter.

(4)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying Schedule 3 in relation to a conduct matter that, in accordance with subsection (3), is recorded under paragraph 11 of that Schedule but only for the purpose of making provision for the protection of the anonymity of whistle-blowers.]