(1) The Bank may by notice in writing require an undertaking to which this section applies to provide the Bank with such information as may be specified in the notice, being information about the relevant financial affairs of the undertaking which the Bank considers it necessary or expedient to have for the purposes of its functions under this Part.

(2) A notice under subsection (1) may require information to be provided-

(a) in such form or manner as may be specified in the notice;

(b) at such time or times as may be so specified;

(c) in relation to such period or periods as may be so specified.

(3) An undertaking is one to which this section applies if -

(a) it has a place of business in the United Kingdom; and

(b) it falls within subsection (3A), (3B), (3C) or (3D).

(3A) An undertaking falls within this subsection if it is a deposit-taker.