Introductory text

Whereas the Director has consulted such persons as he considers appropriate in the preparation of Rules about procedural and other matters in connection with the carrying into effect of Part I of the Competition Act 1998 (“the Act”)^f1;

And whereas, as the proposed rules relate to matters in respect of which the regulators exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the Director, the persons consulted by him have included the regulators;

And whereas following his consultation the Director submitted his proposed rules to the Secretary of State for approval;