[F1ConsultationU.K.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4A substituted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes, 1.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(c), Sch. 3; S.I. 2017/473, reg. 3(b)
6(1)Before determining a reference under this Schedule, the Secretary of State—U.K.
(a)must consult any relevant regulator, where appropriate, and
(b)may consult other persons.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(a), “relevant regulator” means a person who has regulatory functions which relate to the matter to which the determination relates.
(3)But a person is not a “relevant regulator” within the meaning of sub-paragraph (1)(a) if—
(a)the person is a qualifying regulator, and
(b)the partnership function pursuant to which the proposed enforcement action would be taken is a relevant function of the person.]