(1)[F1The CMA] must prepare and publish advice and information with a view to—
(a)explaining the provisions of this Part to persons who are likely to be affected by them, and
(b)indicating how the [F2CMA] expects such provisions to operate.
(2)The [F3CMA] may at any time publish revised or new advice or information.
(3)Advice or information published in pursuance of subsection (1)(b) may include advice or information about the factors which the [F3CMA] may take into account in considering how to exercise the functions conferred on it by this Part.
(4)Advice or information published by the [F3CMA] under this section is to be published in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate.
(5)In preparing advice or information under this section the [F3CMA] must consult such persons as it thinks are representative of persons affected by this Part.
(6)If any proposed advice or information relates to a matter in respect of which another general [F4or CPC] enforcer or a designated enforcer may act the persons to be consulted must include that enforcer.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 229(1) 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. 14(2)(a) (with art. 3)
F2Word in s. 229(1)(b) 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. 14(2)(b) (with art. 3)
F3Word in s. 229(2)-(5) 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. 14(3) (with art. 3)
F4Words in s. 229(6) inserted (8.1.2007) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363), reg. 19