Gas Act 1986

[F123GDetermination of appeal by [F2CMA] : supplementaryU.K.

(1)A determination by the [F3CMA] on an appeal—

(a)must be contained in an order made by the [F3CMA] ;

(b)must set out the reasons for the determination;

(c)takes effect at the time specified in the order or determined in accordance with provision made in the order;

(d)must be notified by the [F3CMA] to the parties to the appeal;

(e)must be published by the [F3CMA]

(i)as soon as reasonably practicable after the determination is made;

(ii)in such manner as the [F3CMA] considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the determination to the attention of any person likely to be affected by it (other than a party to the appeal).

(2)The [F4CMA] may exclude from publication under subsection (1)(e) any information which it is satisfied is—

(a)commercial information, the disclosure of which would, or might in the [F5CMA's] opinion, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of an undertaking to which it relates; or

(b)information relating to the private affairs of an individual, the disclosure of which would, or might in the [F5CMA's] opinion, significantly harm the individual’s interests.

(3)The Authority must take such steps as it considers requisite for it to comply with an order of the [F6CMA] made by virtue of subsection (1)(a).

(4)The steps must be taken—

(a)if a time is specified in (or is to be determined in accordance with) the order, within that time;

(b)in any other case, within a reasonable time.

(5)Subsections (2) to (4) of section 23A apply where a condition of a licence is modified in accordance with section 23E as they apply where a condition of a licence is modified under section 23.]