Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 6 ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 1 para. 51 (with reg. 6(2))
3(1)If, after a preliminary investigation of an application, the [F2OFT] considers that it is likely that the conduct concerned will infringe the Chapter II prohibition, [F3it] may make a decision (“a provisional decision”) under this paragraph.U.K.
(2)If the [F2OFT] makes a provisional decision, [F3it] must notify the applicant in writing of that decision.
(3)When making a provisional decision, the [F2OFT] must follow such procedure as may be specified.
(4)A provisional decision does not affect the final determination of an application.
(5)If the [F2OFT] has given notice to the applicant under sub-paragraph (2) in respect of an application for a decision, he may continue with the application under section 22.]
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 6 substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 38(53)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)
F3Word in Sch. 6 para. 3(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 38(53)(b); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)