61.Section 30 inserts a new section 25A after section 25 of the 1974 Act. Section 25A requires OFT to prepare and publish guidance as to the way it determines the fitness of a person to hold a licence. OFT may revise any guidance on fitness. OFT must consult such persons as it thinks fit in preparing the guidance and publish it in a way that brings it to the attention of those likely to be affected by it. OFT must have regard to the latest published guidance in carrying out its licensing functions.
Applications for Licences and Fitness to Hold a Licence Etc. Section 30: Guidance on fitness test