54.—(1) If the preliminary proceedings committee is of the opinion that there is not sufficient cause to warrant further action being taken in relation to a complaint, it shall inform the Council of that opinion.

(2) After being informed of the opinion and considering the matter, the Council may—

(a) decide that no further action is to be taken in relation to the complaint, or

(b) if it considers it necessary to do so, direct that further action be taken under section 56.

(3) On deciding under subsection (2)(a) that no further action is to be taken in relation to a complaint, the Council shall so inform—

(a) the registrant who is the subject of the complaint, and

(b) the registration board concerned.