Part 3Mergers

Chapter 5Supplementary

General duties in relation to references

103 Duty of expedition in relation to references F1under section 45 or 62

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(2)

In deciding whether to make a reference under section 45 or 62 the Secretary of State shall have regard, with a view to the prevention or removal of uncertainty, to the need for making a decision as soon as reasonably practicable.