125.—An authorised officer may—

(a) carry out an investigation at the request of the Council where the Council has reasonable cause to suspect that—

(i) an offence is being committed or has been committed under this Act, or

(ii) a registered person is acting in a manner that constitutes professional misconduct,

(b) in respect of an investigation under paragraph (a), furnish a written report of his or her findings to the Council within 21 days of concluding it,

(c) carry out an inspection of a veterinary premises and furnish a written report under section 117.