SCHEDULE 10 Competition test for exercise of bus functions
Part 1Test for exercise of bus functions by local authorities
F1Advice and information
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(1)
As soon as is reasonably practicable after the passing of the Local Transport Act 2008, the OFT must prepare and publish advice and information about—
(a)
the application of the competition test,
(b)
the enforcement of decisions regarding that test.
(2)
The F2CMA may at any time publish revised, or new, advice or information.
(3)
Advice and information published under this paragraph must be prepared with a view to—
(a)
explaining provisions of this Part of this Schedule to persons who are likely to be affected by them, and
(b)
indicating how the F2CMA expects such provisions to operate.
(4)
Advice (or information) published by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(b) may include advice (or information) about the factors which the F2CMA may take into account in considering whether, and if so how, to exercise a power conferred on it by this Part of this Schedule.
(5)
Any advice or information published by the F2CMA under this paragraph is to be published in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate.
(6)
If the F2CMA is preparing any advice or information under this paragraph it must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.