15.—An Appeals Officer shall, as soon as practicable, give a copy of any document, particulars or other information received by him or her under section 9 or 14 to—

(a) the appellant, or

(b) where the document, particulars or other information was submitted under section 14 in respect of an application for or revocation or amendment of a licence and the appellant is not the applicant for or holder of the licence, the applicant or holder, unless the applicant or holder has submitted the document, particulars or other information,

and the appellant or the applicant or holder, as the case may be, may make comment in writing on the document, particulars or other information to the Appeals Officer not later than 14 days after having been given the copy.