SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Appeals under sections 24 and 25

PART 4Application for suspension of condition of new licence or modification

Direction following application under paragraph 9

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1

The Competition Commission's functions in relation to an application under paragraph 9 for a direction are to be carried out by an authorised member of the Commission.

2

An authorised member of the Competition Commission may give a direction suspending the effect of a decision under section 15 to include a condition in a licence only if—

a

the applicant for the direction would incur significant costs if the licence condition were to have effect from the date specified in the decision, and

b

the balance of convenience does not otherwise require the licence condition to have effect from that date.

3

If an authorised member gives a direction suspending the effect of the decision, the licence condition does not have effect or ceases to have effect—

a

to the extent specified in the direction, and

b

for the period specified or described in the direction.

4

The Competition Commission may by notice vary or withdraw a direction under this paragraph if it considers it appropriate to do so having regard to the costs and the balance of convenience referred to in sub-paragraph (2).