4. Later stages of examination 

The considerations explained in C‑IV, 3 also apply to later stages of examination given that, having regard to the principle stated in C‑IV, 3, the greater the number of actions performed, the more likely it is that the most appropriate course of action is to refer the application to the other members of the examining division for a decision. Where this decision is to refuse the application, particular care should be taken to ensure that the decision does not offend against Art. 113(1).