SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4The Competition and Markets Authority

PART 1General

Annual plan

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1

Before finalising an annual plan, the CMA must draw up proposals for it.

2

The CMA must arrange for the proposals to be laid before F1—

a

Parliament,

b

the Scottish Parliament,

c

Senedd Cymru, and

d

the Northern Ireland Assembly

3

The CMA must—

a

publish the proposals in whatever way it considers appropriate, and

b

make arrangements to consult with the public about them.

4

Arrangements made under sub-paragraph (3)(b) may provide for consultation with the public to be effected in whatever way the CMA considers appropriate.