Enterprise Act 2002

General functions of [F1 the CMA] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 5 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

5 Acquisition of information etc. U.K.

(1) The [F2 CMA] has the function of obtaining, compiling and keeping under review information about matters relating to the carrying out of its functions.

(2) That function is to be carried out with a view to (among other things) ensuring that the [F3 CMA] has sufficient information to take informed decisions and to carry out its other functions effectively.

(3) In carrying out that function the [F3 CMA] may carry out, commission or support (financially or otherwise) research.

Textual Amendments

F2 Word in s. 5(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F3 Word in s. 5(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

6 Provision of information etc. to the public U.K.

(1) The [F4 CMA] has the function of—

(a) making the public aware of the ways in which competition may benefit consumers in, and the economy of, the United Kingdom; and

(b) giving information or advice in respect of matters relating to any of its functions to the public.

(2) In carrying out those functions the [F4 CMA] may—

(a) publish educational materials or carry out other educational activities; or

(b) support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities or the provision by others of information or advice.

Textual Amendments

F4 Word in s. 6(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 61 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

7 Provision of information and advice to Ministers etc. U.K.

(1) The [F5 CMA] has the function of—

(a) making proposals, or

(b) giving other information or advice,

on matters relating to any of its functions to any Minister of the Crown or other public authority (including proposals, information or advice as to any aspect of the law or a proposed change in the law).

(2) A Minister of the Crown may request the [F6 CMA] to make proposals or give other information or advice on any matter relating to any of its functions; and the [F6 CMA] shall, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with its other functions, comply with the request.

Textual Amendments

F5 Word in s. 7(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 62(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F6 Word in s. 7(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 62(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F7 8 Promoting good consumer practice U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F7 S. 8 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 63 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[F8 8A Exclusion of public consumer advice scheme U.K.

The [F9 CMA] may not under this Part support a public consumer advice scheme, where that support of a scheme consists of providing, or securing the provision of, an arrangement for giving advice without charge to individual consumers on matters personal to them.]

Textual Amendments

F8 S. 8A inserted (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 3

F9 Word in s. 8A substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2 (with art. 3)