Enterprise Act 2002

[F1 68E Combined references U.K.

(1) In respect of a relevant merger situation involving an energy network merger, the CMA may—

(a) make a reference under both section 22 and section 68B, or

(b) make a reference under both section 33 and section 68C.

(2) If the CMA does so—

(a) the references may be decided by the same group constituted under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;

(b) the functions of the CMA referred to in section 34C(1) and (2) may be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the same group in relation to both references; and

(c) the group’s duties under section 38 to prepare and publish a report on each reference may be satisfied by preparing and publishing a single report on both references.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 68A-68F and cross-heading inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 2