176D. Where it appears to an authorised officer, in the performance of his or her functions under section 176C, that improper conduct by a personal insolvency practitioner has occurred or is occurring—

(a) he or she shall notify the Insolvency Service in writing, as soon as practicable, setting out the reasons why he or she has formed that view, and

(b) the Insolvency Service shall consider the notification and, if satisfied that there is sufficient reason for so doing, may, in accordance with section 180, cause an investigation to be carried out.]