Consideration of the application

(1) As soon as the Secretary has received all the information and comments referred to in rule 15, he shall include the matter in the agenda of the next meeting of the Council. (2) The Council shall consider the matter with due expedition and render its advice to the Governor-General on whether or not the prerogative of mercy should be exercised. (3) No person shall have a right to obtain a copy of the comments and other material furnished to the Council pursuant to rule 15. (4) The Council shall not be obliged to grant an oral hearing to the applicant or to any other person acting on his behalf.