SCHEDULE 5Amendments related to Part 3
PART 2Transfer of functions under the 2002 Act to the CMA
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The Enterprise Act 2002 is amended as follows.
Part 1
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(1)
Section 5 (acquisition of information etc) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1), (2) and (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the italic cross-heading preceding the section for “OFT” substitute “the CMA”.
61
In section 6 (provision of information etc to the public), in subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
62
(1)
Section 7 (provision of information and advice to Ministers etc) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
63
Omit section 8 (promoting good consumer practice).
64
(1)
Section 11 (super-complaints) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3), for “OFT’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
(4)
In subsection (7), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
65
For the title to Part 1 substitute “General functions of the CMA”.
Part 2
66
In Schedule 4 (Competition Appeal Tribunal: procedure), in Part 2 (Tribunal rules), in paragraph 22(2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
Part 3
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(1)
Section 22 (duty to make references in relation to completed mergers) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute “The CMA shall, subject to subsections (2) and (3), make a reference to its chair for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 if the CMA believes that it is or may be the case that—”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (a), omit “to the Commission”.
(4)
In subsections (3) and (3A), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “the OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “the CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “the OFT, the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.
68
In section 23 (relevant merger situations), in subsection (9), in paragraph (a), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
69
In section 24 (time-limits and prior notice), in subsection (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
70
In section 25 (extension of time-limits), in subsections (1) to (6) and (8), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
71
In section 28 (turnover test), in subsection (5), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
72
(1)
Section 33 (duty to make references in relation to anticipated mergers) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute “The CMA shall, subject to subsections (2) and (3), make a reference to its chair for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 if the CMA believes that it is or may be the case that—”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
in paragraph (a), omit “to the Commission”, and
(c)
in paragraph (b), omit “to the Commission”.
(4)
In subsections (3) and (3A), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
73
(1)
Section 34A (duty where case referred by the European Commission) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (a), omit “to the Commission”.
(4)
In subsection (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
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“34CFunctions to be exercised by CMA groups
(1)
Where a reference is made to the chair of the CMA under section 22 or 33 for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the functions of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part in relation to the matter concerned are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group so constituted—
(a)
sections 35 to 41B, except for sections 35(6) and (7), 36(5) and (6) and 37(6);
(b)
where a reference is treated by virtue of section 37(2) as having been made under section 22, section 23(9)(a);
(c)
section 76, as it applies in relation to orders under section 83, and sections 77, 78 and 80 to 84;
(d)
section 87, so far as relating to an enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(e)
sections 92(4), 94 and 94A, so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(f)
section 104, so far as relating to a decision mentioned in paragraph (a)(iii) of the definition of relevant decision in subsection (6) of that section;
(g)
section 107, so far as relating to anything done on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(h)
section 109, where the permitted purpose in question relates to a function that (by virtue of this section) is being or is to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(i)
sections 110 to 115, so far as relating to a notice given under section 109 on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(j)
section 120(5)(b), so far as relating to a decision of the group;
(k)
Schedule 10, so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order which the group is considering accepting or making, or which the group has accepted or made, on behalf of the CMA.
(2)
The functions of the CMA under section 95(4) in relation to the matter concerned may be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group.
(3)
Nothing in subsection (1) prevents the CMA Board from exercising a function of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part where the group constituted as mentioned in subsection (1) has ceased to exist—
(a)
section 76 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the making of an order under section 76 in relation to an order under section 83;
(b)
section 83 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the making of an order under section 83;
(c)
sections 76 (as it applies in relation to an order under section 83), 80 to 84 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the variation, supersession or release of enforcement undertakings or the variation or revocation of enforcement orders;
(d)
section 87;
(e)
sections 92(4) and 94.”
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In section 35 (questions to be decided in relation to completed mergers), in subsections (1) and (3) to (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
76
In section 36 (questions to be decided in relation to anticipated mergers), in subsections (1) to (6), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
77
(1)
Section 37 (cancellation and variation of references under section 22 or 33) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) to (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (6), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
Omit subsections (7) and (8).
(5)
In subsection (9)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
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(1)
Section 38 (investigations and reports on references under section 22 or 33) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
Omit subsection (4).
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In section 39 (time-limits for investigations and reports), in subsections (1), (3), (4) and (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
80
In section 40 (section 39: supplementary), in subsections (10), (11) and (13), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
81
In section 41 (duty to remedy effects of completed or anticipated mergers), in subsections (1) to (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
82
(1)
Section 42 (intervention by Secretary of State in certain public interest cases) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
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(1)
Section 43 (intervention notices under section 42) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (4)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
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(1)
Section 44 (investigation and report) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (2) and (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (4) —
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (c), omit “to the Commission”.
(4)
In subsections (5), (5A) and (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
85
(1)
Section 45 (power of Secretary of State to refer matter) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), in paragraph (b), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsections (2) to (5), for “to the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “to the chair of the CMA for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013”.
(4)
In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
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In section 46 (references under section 46: supplementary), in subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
87
(1)
Section 46A (cases referred by European Commission where intervention notice is in force) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2), in paragraph (a), omit “to the Commission”.
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“46DFunctions to be exercised by CMA groups
Where a reference is made to the chair of the CMA under section 45 for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the functions of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part in relation to the matter concerned are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group so constituted—
(a)
sections 47 to 53;
(b)
where a reference is treated by virtue of section 49(1) as having been made under section 45(2) or (3), section 23(9)(ab) (as it has effect by virtue of section 42(6));
(c)
sections 104, so far as relating to any decision mentioned in paragraph (a)(iii) of the definition of relevant decision in subsection (6) of that section, and 104A;
(d)
section 107, so far as relating to anything done on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(e)
section 109, where the permitted purpose relates to a function that (by virtue of this section) is being or is to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(f)
sections 110 to 115, so far as relating to a notice given under section 109 on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(g)
section 118(4);
(h)
section 120(5)(b), so far as relating to a decision of the group.”
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In section 47 (questions to be decided on references under section 45), in subsections (1) to (11), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
90
In section 48 (cases where references on certain questions need not be decided), in subsections (1) to (3) for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs), substitute “CMA”.
91
In section 49 (variation of references under section 45), in subsections (1) to (4) and (7) to (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
92
In section 50 (investigations and reports on references under section 45), in subsections (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
93
(1)
Section 51 (time-limits for investigations and reports) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) to (4) and (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
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Section 52 (section 51: supplementary), in subsections (10), (11) and (13), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
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(1)
Section 53 (restrictions on action where public interest considerations not finalised) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
omit “to the Commission”, and
(b)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsections (3) to (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
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(1)
Section 54 (decision of Secretary of State in public interest cases) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3), omit “to the Commission” (in each place where it occurs).
(4)
In subsections (5) and (6), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
omit “to the Commission” (in each place where it occurs),
(b)
for “of the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “of the CMA”, and
(c)
in paragraph (b)(ii), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
97
In section 55 (enforcement action by Secretary of State), in subsection (3), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
98
(1)
Section 56 (competition cases where intervention on public interest grounds ceases) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”,
(b)
for “the report of the OFT” substitute “its report”, and
(c)
omit “to it by the OFT”.
(4)
In subsection (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
omit “to it”.
(6)
In subsection (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In subsection (8)—
(a)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
“—
(a)”,
(c)
omit “to the Commission by the OFT”, and
(d)
“; and
(b)
for the purposes of section 34C, the group constituted in consequence of the reference under section 45 is to be treated as if it were constituted in consequence of a reference under section 22 or (as the case may be) 33.”
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(1)
Section 57 (duties of authorities to inform Secretary of State) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
for “OFT, OFCOM and the Commission” substitute “CMA and OFCOM”, and
(b)
for “OFT, OFCOM or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA or (as the case may be) OFCOM”.
(4)
In the heading, for “OFT and Commission” substitute “CMA and OFCOM”.
100
In section 58 (specified considerations), in subsection (4)(b) for “OFT, OFCOM, the Commission” substitute “CMA, OFCOM”.
101
(1)
Section 59 (intervention by Secretary of State in special public interest cases) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
102
(1)
Section 60 (special intervention notices under section 59) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (4)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
103
(1)
In section 61 (initial investigation and report) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (2) to (4A) and (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
104
(1)
Section 62 (power of Secretary of State to refer matter) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), in paragraph (b), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsections (2) and (3), for “to the Commission” (in each place where it occurs), substitute “to the chair of the CMA for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013”.
(4)
In subsection (5), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
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“62AFunctions to be exercised by CMA groups
Where a reference is made to the chair of the CMA under section 62 for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the functions of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part in relation to the matter concerned are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group so constituted—
(a)
sections 63 to 65;
(b)
where a reference is treated by virtue of section 64(2) as having been made under section 62(2), section 23(9)(ab) (as it has effect by virtue of section 59(6));
(c)
sections 104, so far as relating to any decision mentioned in paragraph (a)(iii) of the definition of relevant decision in subsection (6) of that section, and 104A;
(d)
section 107, so far as relating to anything done on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(e)
section 109, where the permitted purpose relates to a function that (by virtue of this section) is being or is to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(f)
sections 110 to 115, so far as relating to a notice given under section 109 on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(g)
section 118(4);
(h)
section 120(5)(b), so far as relating to a decision of the group.”
106
In section 63 (questions to be decided on references under section 62), in subsections (1) to (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
107
In section 64 (cancellation and variation of references under section 62), in subsections (1) to (4) and (7) to (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
108
In section 65 (investigations and reports on references under section 62), in subsections (1) to (2A) and (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
109
In section 66 (decision and enforcement action by Secretary of State), in subsections (1) to (4) and (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
110
In section 67 (intervention to protect legitimate interests), in subsections (2) and (8), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
111
In section 68 (scheme for protecting legitimate interests), in subsection (4)—
(a)
in paragraph (b), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
in paragraph (c), for “to the Commission” substitute “to the chair of the CMA for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013”, and
(c)
in paragraph (d), for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA, acting through a group so constituted,”.
112
In section 72 (initial enforcement orders), in subsections (2), (6) and (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
113
In section 73 (undertakings in lieu of references), in subsections (1) to (4), (5) and (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
114
In section 74 (effect of undertakings under section 73), in subsections (1), (2) and (5), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
115
In section 75 (order making power where undertakings under section 73 not fulfilled), in subsections (1), (2), (4) and (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
116
(1)
Section 76 (supplementary interim order-making power) is amended as follows
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsections (2), (3), (4) and (7), for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
117
In section 77 (restrictions on certain dealings: completed mergers), in subsections (2), (3), (5) and (6), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
118
In section 78 (restrictions on certain dealings: anticipated mergers), in subsections (2) to (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
119
(1)
Section 79 (sections 77 and 78: further interpretation provisions) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (4), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
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(1)
Section 80 (interim undertakings) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (2), (5) and (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (10), for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
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(1)
Section 81 (interim orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (2), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (9), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
122
In section 82 (final undertakings), in subsections (1), (2) and (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
123
(1)
Section 83 (order-making powers where final undertakings not fulfilled) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In that subsection, in paragraph (b)—
(a)
for “Commission or the OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission decided” substitute “CMA decided”.
(4)
In subsections (2) and (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
Omit subsection (6).
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(1)
Section 84 (final orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
Omit subsection (4).
125
In section 85 (enforcement regime for public interest and special interest cases), in subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
126
(1)
Section 91 (register of undertakings and orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (d), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsection (4), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (5)—
(a)
for “Commission and the Secretary of State” substitute “Secretary of State”,
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(c)
for “by them” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “by the Secretary of State”.
(6)
In subsections (6) and (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
127
In the italic cross-heading preceding section 92, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
128
(1)
Section 92 (duty to monitor undertakings and orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a)—
(i)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(ii)
omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)”,
(b)
in paragraph (a)—
(i)
omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)”, and
(ii)
omit “it (or as the case may be)”, and
(c)
in paragraphs (b) to (d), omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)” (in each place where it occurs).
(4)
In subsections (4) to (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
omit paragraph (a), and
(c)
in paragraph (b), for “the report” substitute “any report prepared by it under subsection (6)”.
(6)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
129
(1)
Section 93 (further role in relation to undertakings and orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), omit paragraph (a) and the word “or” immediately following it.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
for the words from the beginning to “authority”)” substitute “The Secretary of State”,
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(c)
for “relevant authority” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(d)
omit “section 80 or 82 or (as the case may be)”.
(4)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
for “relevant authority” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “Secretary of State”,
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(c)
for “OFT’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
(5)
In subsection (4)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
for “relevant authority” substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(c)
omit “section 80 or 82 or (as the case may be)”.
(6)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
for “relevant authority” substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
130
(1)
Section 94 (rights to enforce undertakings and orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (6), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
Omit subsection (7).
131
(1)
Section 95 (rights to enforce statutory restrictions) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (4), for “OFT or the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (5), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
132
(1)
Section 96 (merger notices) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (5), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
133
(1)
Section 99 (certain functions in relation to merger notices) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (5), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In the heading, for “OFT and Secretary of State” substitute “CMA”.
134
In section 100 (exceptions to protection given by merger notices), in subsection (1), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
135
(1)
Section 104 (certain duties of relevant authorities to consult) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (6), in the definition of “relevant authority” for “OFT, the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In that subsection, in the definition of “relevant decision”—
(a)
for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”,
(b)
“; or
(iii)
on the questions mentioned in section 35(1) or (3), 36(1) or (2), 47 or 63;”, and
(c)
omit paragraph (b).
136
In section 104A (public consultation in relation to media mergers), in subsections (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
137
(1)
Section 105 (general information duties) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a)—
(i)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(ii)
omit “Commission or”,
(b)
in paragraph (a), omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)” (in each place where it occurs), and
(c)
in paragraph (b)—
(i)
omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)”, and
(ii)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsection (3A)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “Commission or the OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission or (as the case may be) the OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (4)—
(a)
for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”,
(b)
for “the Commission or OFCOM” substitute “OFCOM”, and
(c)
omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)” (in each place where it occurs).
(6)
In subsection (4A)—
(a)
for “Commission or the OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission or (as the case may be) the OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In subsection (5)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT, OFCOM and the Commission” substitute “CMA and OFCOM”, and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “OFT, OFCOM or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA or (as the case may be) OFCOM”.
(8)
In subsection (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(9)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “(3), (3A), (4) or (4A)” substitute “(3A) or (4A)”.
(10)
In subsection (7A), omit the words from “and the OFT” to the end of the subsection.
(11)
In the heading, for “OFT and Commission” substitute “CMA”.
138
(1)
Section 106 (advice and information about references under sections 22 and 33) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
omit “As soon as reasonably practicable after the passing of this Act,”,
(b)
for “the OFT” substitute “The CMA”, and
(c)
“—
(a)
the making and consideration by it of references under section 22 or 33, and
(b)
the way in which relevant customer benefits may affect the taking of enforcement action in relation to such references.”
(3)
In subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
Omit subsections (3) and (4).
(5)
In subsection (5), in paragraph (b), for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(6)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
omit “or (3)”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
for “OFT or the Commission” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(8)
In subsection (8), for “OFT shall consult the Commission and such other persons” substitute “CMA shall consult such persons”.
(9)
Omit subsection (9).
139
In section 106A (advice and information in relation to media mergers), in subsection (5), for “OFT, OFCOM, the Commission” substitute “CMA, OFCOM”.
140
In section 106B (general advisory duties of OFCOM), in subsections (1) and (3), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
141
(1)
Section 107 (further publicity requirements) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
in paragraph (e), omit “or 76”, and
(c)
omit paragraphs (g) and (h).
(3)
In subsection (2), for “Commission shall” substitute “CMA shall also”.
(4)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in paragraph (b), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (e), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (9)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(6)
In subsection (10)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In subsection (11), for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
142
In section 108 (defamation), for “OFT, OFCOM, the Commission” substitute “CMA, OFCOM”.
143
In section 109 (attendance of witnesses and production of documents etc.), in subsection (3)(a), for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.
144
In section 110 (enforcement of powers under section 109: general), in subsections (1) to (3), (6), (8) and (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
145
In section 111 (penalties), in subsections (1), (5) and (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
146
In section 112 (penalties: main procedural requirements), in subsections (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
147
In section 113 (payment and interest by instalments), in subsections (3) and (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
148
In section 114 (appeals in relation to penalties), in subsections (4), (5) and (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
149
In section 115 (recovery of penalties), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
150
In section 116 (statement of policy), in subsections (1), (3) and (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
151
In section 117 (false or misleading information), in subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT, OFCOM, the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA, OFCOM”.
152
(1)
Section 118 (excisions from reports) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
in paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (5), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
153
(1)
Section 119 (minority reports) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
omit “in pursuance of paragraph 15 of Schedule 7 to the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)”, and
(b)
for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
154
(1)
Section 119B (monitoring role in relation to media mergers) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
155
In section 120 (review of decisions under Part 3), in subsection (1)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “the Secretary of State or the Commission” substitute “or the Secretary of State”.
156
(1)
Section 121 (fees) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
for “OFT of” substitute “CMA of”, and
(b)
for “OFT, OFCOM and the Commission” substitute “CMA and OFCOM”.
(3)
In subsections (3), (4) and (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsection (8)—
(a)
for “OFT in” substitute “CMA in”, and
(b)
for “OFT, OFCOM and the Commission” substitute “CMA and OFCOM”.
(5)
In subsection (9), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
157
(1)
Section 122 (primacy of EU law) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
omit “or (3)”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
158
Section 123 (power to alter share of supply test), in subsection (4), for “OFT and the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
159
(1)
Section 130 (index of defined expressions) is amended as follows.
(2)
“The CMA
Section 273”
(3)
Omit the entries in the table for “The Commission” and “The OFT”.
(4)
In the first column of the entry for “Reports of the Commission”, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
160
(1)
Schedule 7 (enforcement regime for public interest and special interest cases) is amended as follows.
(2)
In paragraph 2, in sub-paragraphs (2), (10) and (11), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In paragraph 3, in sub-paragraph (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In paragraph 4, in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In paragraph 5, in sub-paragraphs (1) and (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(6)
In paragraph 7, in sub-paragraphs (8) and (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In paragraph 8—
(a)
in sub-paragraphs (7) and (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (11), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(8)
In paragraph 10, in sub-paragraphs (1) and (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(9)
In paragraph 11, in sub-paragraph (5), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
161
(1)
Schedule 8 (provision that may be contained in certain enforcement orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In paragraph 8, in sub-paragraph (3), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In paragraph 19, for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In paragraph 24 —
(a)
omit paragraph (a), and
(b)
in paragraph (b), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
162
In Schedule 10 (procedural requirements for certain enforcement undertakings and orders), in paragraph 2(1), for “the OFT, the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.
Part 4
163
(1)
Section 131 (power to make market investigation references) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for the words before “has reasonable grounds” substitute “The CMA may, subject to subsection (4), make a reference to its chair for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 if the CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
164
(1)
Section 132 (ministerial power to make market investigation references) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3), for “Commission” substitute “chair of the CMA for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013”.
165
In section 133 (contents of references), in subsection (2), for “Commission” substitute “group constituted by the chair of the CMA in respect of the reference”.
166
“133AFunctions to be exercised by CMA groups
(1)
Where a reference is made to the chair of the CMA under section 131, 132 or 140A for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the functions of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part in relation to the matter concerned are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group so constituted—
(a)
sections 134 to 138B, except for section 135(1);
(b)
sections 140B to 145, 148, 148A and 151;
(c)
sections 157 and 158;
(d)
section 159;
(e)
section 160, except for subsection (6) of that section;
(f)
section 161, except for subsection (5) of that section;
(g)
section 162(4), so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(h)
section 164(2)(b), so far as relating to an enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(i)
section 167, so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(j)
section 168;
(k)
section 169, so far as relating to a decision mentioned in paragraph (a)(iii) of the definition of relevant decision in subsection (6) of that section;
(l)
section 172, so far as relating to anything done on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(m)
section 174, where the permitted purpose in question relates to a function that (by virtue of this section) is being or is to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(n)
sections 174A to 174D, so far as relating to a notice given under section 174 on behalf of the CMA by the group;
(o)
section 179(5)(b), so far as relating to a decision of the group;
(p)
Schedule 10, so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order which the group is considering accepting or making, or which the group has accepted or made, on behalf of the CMA.
(2)
Nothing in subsection (1) prevents the CMA Board from carrying out a function of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part where the group constituted as mentioned in subsection (1) has ceased to exist—
(a)
section 160 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the making of an order under section 160;
(b)
sections 159 to 161 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the variation, supersession or release of enforcement undertakings or the variation or revocation of enforcement orders;
(c)
section 162(4);
(d)
section 164(2)(b);
(e)
section 167.”
167
(1)
Section 134 (questions to be decided on market investigation references) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1), (4), (6) and (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (8)(b), for “Commission, the Secretary of State or (as the case may be) the OFT” substitute “CMA or (as the case may be) the Secretary of State”.
168
(1)
Section 135 (variation of references) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
omit “OFT or (as the case may be) the”,
(b)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”, and
(c)
after “reference” insert “made by him”.
(4)
In subsection (3), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
169
(1)
Section 136 (investigations and reports on market investigation references) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
“(4)
Where a reference has been made by the appropriate Minister under section 132 the CMA shall, at the same time as the report under this section is published, give it to the appropriate Minister.”
(4)
In subsection (5)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(5)
Omit subsection (6).
170
In section 137 (time-limits for market investigations and reports), in subsections (1), (5) and (6), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
171
In section 138 (duty to remedy adverse effects), in subsections (1) to (6), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
172
In section 139 (public interest intervention by the Secretary of State), in subsection (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
173
In section 140 (intervention notices under section 139(1)), in subsection (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
174
In section 141 (questions to be decided), in subsections (2) and (3) to (6), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
175
(1)
Section 142 (investigations and reports) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (2) and (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
176
In section 143 (publication etc. of reports), in subsections (1), (3) and (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
177
In section 144 (time-limits for investigations and reports in public interest cases), in subsections (1), (4) and (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
178
In section 145 (restrictions where public interest considerations not finalised), in subsections (1) to (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
179
In section 146 (decision of Secretary of State), in subsections (2) to (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
180
In section 147 (remedial action by Secretary of State), in subsections (3) and (4), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
181
(1)
Section 148 (reversion of the matter) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1), (2), (6), (7) and (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (10), for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
182
In section 149 (intervention notices under section 139(2)), in subsections (1) and (5), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
183
(1)
Section 150 (power of veto of Secretary of State) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (4), for “OFT’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
184
(1)
Section 151 (further interaction of intervention notices with general procedure) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (4), for “Commission” (in the first place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsection (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
185
(1)
Section 152 (certain duties in relation to providing information) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
for “OFT and the Commission” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In the heading, for “OFT and Commission” substitute “CMA”.
186
In section 153 (specified considerations for purposes of Part 4), in subsection (4)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
for “by the Secretary of State,” substitute “by the Secretary of State or”, and
(c)
omit “or by the Commission”.
187
In section 154 (undertakings in lieu of market investigation references), in subsections (1) to (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
188
In section 155 (undertakings in lieu: procedural requirements), in subsections (1) to (4) and (6) to (9), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
189
In section 156 (effect of undertakings under section 154), in subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
190
In section 159 (final undertakings: Part 4), in subsections (1), (5) and (6) for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
191
(1)
Section 160 (order-making power where final undertakings not fulfilled: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)(b), for “the relevant authority or the OFT” substitute “a relevant person”.
(3)
“(1A)
In subsection (1), a “relevant person” means—
(a)
in a case where the relevant authority is the CMA, the CMA;
(b)
in a case where the relevant authority is the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State or the CMA.”
(4)
In subsection (6), for the words from the beginning to “OFT” substitute “The Secretary of State shall not vary or revoke an order made by him under this section unless the CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (7), in paragraph (a), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
192
(1)
Section 161 (final orders: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (5), for the words from the beginning to “OFT” substitute “The Secretary of State shall not vary or revoke an order made by him under this section unless the CMA”.
193
For the italic cross-heading before section 162 substitute “Undertakings and orders: monitoring, consultation and advice”.
194
(1)
Section 162 (duty to monitor undertakings and orders: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a)—
(i)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(ii)
omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)”,
(b)
in paragraph (a)—
(i)
omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)”, and
(ii)
omit “it (or as the case may be)”,
(c)
in paragraphs (b) to (d), omit “the Commission or (as the case may be)” (in each place where it occurs), and
(d)
in paragraph (e), for “167(6) to (8)” substitute “167(6) and (7)”.
(4)
In subsection (4)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
“(ba)
any possible variation or release by it of an enforcement undertaking accepted by it;
(bb)
any possible new enforcement undertaking to be accepted by it so as to supersede another enforcement undertaking given to it;
(bc)
any possible variation or revocation by it of an enforcement order made by it;
(bd)
any possible enforcement undertaking to be accepted by it instead of an enforcement order or any possible enforcement order to be made by it instead of an enforcement undertaking;”.
(5)
In subsections (5) and (6), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(6)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
omit paragraph (a), and
(c)
in paragraph (b), for “the report” substitute “any report prepared by it under subsection (6)”.
(7)
In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
195
(1)
Section 163 (further role in relation to undertakings and orders: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
omit “the Commission or”, and
(b)
omit “(in this section “the relevant authority”)”.
(3)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
for “relevant authority” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
for “relevant authority” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “Secretary of State”,
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(c)
for “OFT’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
(5)
In subsection (4)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “relevant authority” substitute “Secretary of State”.
(6)
In subsection (5)—
(a)
for “relevant authority” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(b)
omit “itself”.
(7)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
for “relevant authority” substitute “Secretary of State”, and
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(8)
For the heading substitute “Role of CMA in relation to undertakings and orders in public interest cases: Part 4”.
196
(1)
Section 166 (register of undertakings and orders: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
in paragraph (a), omit “(whether by the Commission, the Secretary of State or a relevant sectoral regulator)”, and
(c)
in paragraph (b), omit “(whether by the Commission, the Secretary of State or a relevant sectoral regulator)”.
(4)
In subsection (4), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (5)—
(a)
omit “Commission, the”, and
(b)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(6)
In subsections (6) and (7), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
197
(1)
Section 167 (rights to enforce undertakings and orders under this Part) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (6), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
after “accepted” insert “by the Secretary of State”,
(b)
after “an order” insert “made by the Secretary of State”, and
(c)
for “relevant authority” substitute “Secretary of State”.
(4)
Omit subsection (8).
(5)
In subsection (9), for “(6) to (8)” substitute “(6) and (7)”.
198
In section 168 (regulated markets), in subsections (1), (2), (6) and (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
199
In section 169 (certain duties of relevant authorities to consult: Part 4), in subsection (6)—
(a)
in the definition of “relevant authority”, for “OFT, the appropriate Minister or the Commission” substitute “CMA, the appropriate Minister”,
(b)
in the definition of “relevant decision”, in paragraph (a), in the opening words, for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”,
(c)
“; or—
(iii)
on the questions mentioned in section 134, 141 or 141A; and”, and
(d)
also in that definition, omit paragraph (c) and the word “and” preceding it.
200
(1)
Section 170 (general information duties) is amended as follows.
(2)
Omit subsections (1) and (2).
(3)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
in the words before paragraph (a), for “OFT and the Commission” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
in paragraph (a), for “their possession” substitute “its possession”, and
(c)
in paragraph (b), for “OFT (or as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
In subsection (4), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(5)
In subsection (5), omit the words from the beginning to “and the Secretary of State” and insert “The Secretary of State”.
201
(1)
Section 171 (advice and information: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
omit “As soon as reasonably practicable after the passing of this Act,”,
(b)
for “the OFT” substitute “The CMA”, and
(c)
“—
(a)
the making and consideration by it of market investigation references, and
(b)
the way in which relevant customer benefits may affect the taking of enforcement action in relation to such references.”
(3)
In subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(4)
Omit subsections (3) and (4).
(5)
In subsection (5)(b), for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(6)
In subsection (6)—
(a)
omit “or (3)”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(7)
In subsection (7)—
(a)
omit “or (3)”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(8)
In subsection (8)—
(a)
for “OFT or the Commission” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “OFT or (as the case may be) the Commission” substitute “CMA”.
(9)
In subsection (9), for “OFT shall consult the Commission and such other persons” substitute “CMA shall consult such persons”.
(10)
Omit subsection (10).
202
(1)
Section 172 (further publicity requirements: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In subsection (2), for “Commission shall” substitute “CMA shall also”.
(4)
In subsection (10), for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.
203
In section 173 (defamation)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”,
(b)
for “by the Secretary of State,” substitute “by the Secretary of State or”, and
(c)
omit “or by the Commission”.
204
In section 174 (investigatory powers), in subsections (3) to (5), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
205
In section 177 (excisions from reports: Part 4), in subsections (1), (4) and (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
206
(1)
Section 178 (minority reports: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
omit “in pursuance of paragraph 15 of Schedule 7 to the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)”, and
(b)
for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
(3)
In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
207
In section 179 (review of decisions under Part 4), in subsection (1)—
(a)
for “OFT” substitute “CMA”, and
(b)
for “, the Secretary of State or the Commission” substitute “or the Secretary of State”.
208
In section 183 (interpretation of Part 4), in subsection (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
209
(1)
Section 184 (index of defined expressions: Part 4) is amended as follows.
(2)
“The CMA
Section 273”
(3)
Omit the entries in the table for “The Commission” and “The OFT”.
(4)
In the first column of the entry in the table for “Reports of the Commission”, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.
Part 6
210
In section 190 (cartel offence: prosecution), in subsections (2)(b) and (4), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
211
In section 192 (investigation of cartel offences), in subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
212
In section 193 (powers when conducting an investigation), in subsections (1) to (4), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
213
In section 194 (power to enter premises under a warrant), in subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
214
In section 195 (exercise of powers by authorised person), in subsection (1), for “OFT” (in both places where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.
215
In section 196 (privileged information etc), in subsection (2)(b), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
216
In section 201 (offences), in subsection (4)(a), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.
Part 11
217
(1)
Section 273 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
(2)
““the CMA” means the Competition and Markets Authority;”.
(3)
Omit the definition of “the OFT”.