SIOG7221 - Information and inspection powers: Schedule 36 FA 2008: opportunity letters and informal requests
Where appropriate you may seek information informally before using your statutory powers. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is no objection to combining an informal request with an opportunity letter, which is the first stage of the formal process. It is a matter of judgement whether an informal approach without any reference to statute is more likely to succeed, or whether it is better to save time by taking both steps together.