3.—(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Authority wishes to make representations or observations to the CMA in relation to—N.I.
(a)an application for permission to bring an appeal under paragraph 1;
(b)an application for a direction under paragraph 2.
(2) The Authority must make the representations or observations in writing before the end of 10 working days after the day on which it received a copy of the application under paragraph 1(7) or 2(4) as the case may be.
(3) Sub-paragraph (4) applies where an application for permission to bring an appeal has been granted and the Authority wishes to make representations or observations to the CMA in relation to—
(a)the Authority's reasons for the decision in relation to which the appeal is being brought;
(b)any grounds on which that appeal is being brought against that decision.
(4) The Authority must make the representations or observations in writing before the end of 15 working days after the day on which permission to bring the appeal was granted.
(5) The Authority must send a copy of the representations and observations it makes under this paragraph to the appellant.]