Part II APPOINTMENTMENT AND REGULATION OF UNDERTAKERS
CHAPTER III PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS ETC..
Provisions with respect to competition
33CF1Statement of methods
1
The Authority must prepare and keep under review a statement of the methods to be applied in forming an opinion on the matters in section 33B(1).
2
The statement must in particular set out—
a
the criteria to be used for assessing the effect of any particular water enterprise ceasing to be a distinct enterprise on the Authority's ability, in carrying out its functions by virtue of this Act, to make comparisons between water enterprises;
b
the relative weight to be given to the criteria.
3
Before preparing or altering the statement, the Authority must consult—
a
the Secretary of State,
b
the Welsh Ministers,
c
the CMA, and
d
relevant undertakers.
4
The Authority must from time to time publish the statement as it has effect for the time being.