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2(1)For the purposes of [F1this Part of] this Schedule the exercise or proposed exercise of a function to which [F2this Part of] this Schedule applies meets the competition test unless it—E+W

(a)has or is likely to have a significantly adverse effect on competition, and

(b)is not justified by sub-paragraph (2).

(2)The exercise or proposed exercise of a function is justified if—

(a)it is with a view to achieving one or more of the purposes specified in sub-paragraph (3), and

(b)its effect on competition is or is likely to be proportionate to the achievement of that purpose or any of those purposes.

(3)The purposes referred to in sub-paragraph (2) are—

(a)securing improvements in the quality of vehicles or facilities used for or in connection with the provision of local services,

(b)securing other improvements in local services of F3... benefit to users of local services, and

(c)reducing or limiting traffic congestion, noise or air pollution.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in Sch. 10 para. 2(1) inserted (9.2.2009 for E., 1.4.2009 for W.) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(a); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/579, art. 2(d)

F2Words in Sch. 10 para. 2(1) inserted (9.2.2009 for E., 1.4.2009 for W.) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(b); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/579, art. 2(d)

F3Word in Sch. 10 para. 2(3)(b) repealed (9.2.2009 for E., 1.4.2009 for W.) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(3), Sch. 7 Pt. 2; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/579, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 10 para. 2 wholly in force at 1.8.2001; Sch. 10 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 275(1); Sch. 10 para. 2 in force (E.) at 1.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to the savings in Sch. 3 Pt. II); Sch. 10 para. 2 in force (W.) at 1.8.2001 by S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 8

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