Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)

Part 1 U.K. [F1 General functions of the CMA]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 1 title substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 65 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 1 function transferred (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 2 (with arts. 2(3), 4)

General functions of [F2 the CMA] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in s. 5 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

6 Provision of information etc. to the public U.K.

(1) The [F3 CMA] has the function of—

(a) making the public aware of the ways in which competition may benefit consumers in, and the economy of, the United Kingdom; and

(b) giving information or advice in respect of matters relating to any of its functions to the public.

(2) In carrying out those functions the [F3 CMA] may—

(a) publish educational materials or carry out other educational activities; or

(b) support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities or the provision by others of information or advice.

Textual Amendments

F3 Word in s. 6(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 61 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)