SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12E+WProcedure on references under section 120

Valid from 01/09/2013

Procedural rulesE+W

11(1)The Competition Commission may make rules of procedure for determinations on references under section 120.E+W

(2)Those rules may include provision supplementing the provisions of this Schedule in relation to any notice, hearing or requirement for which this Schedule provides; and that provision may, in particular, impose time limits or other restrictions on—

(a)the taking of evidence at an oral hearing, or

(b)the making of representations at an oral hearing.

(3)The rules may apply, with or without modification, provision included in appeal rules under Schedule 22 to the Energy Act 2004.

(4)The Commission must publish rules made under this paragraph.

(5)Before making rules under this paragraph, the Commission must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.

(6)Rules under this paragraph may make different provision for different cases.