[F1PART 16AU.K.Consumer protection and competition

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. 16A inserted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 43, 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(b)(c), Sch. Pts. 2, 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Super-complaints and references to FCAU.K.

234EResponse by FCAU.K.

(1)The FCA must within 90 days after the day on which it receives a complaint under section 234C or a reference under section 234D publish a response stating how it proposes to deal with the complaint or reference, and in particular—

(a)whether it has decided to take any action, or to take no action, and

(b)if it has decided to take action, what action it proposes to take.

(2)The response must—

(a)include a copy of the complaint or reference, and

(b)state the FCA's reasons for its proposals.

(3)The Treasury may by order amend subsection (1) by substituting any period for the period for the time being specified there.]