Introductory text

competition

Made 2nd July 2007

Laid before Parliament 4th July 2007

Coming into force 3rd August 2007

The Secretary of State is satisfied that there are exceptional and compelling reasons of public policy why the prohibitions contained in Chapters I and II of the Competition Act 1998^f1 ought not to apply to agreements of the description specified in this Order nor to conduct in the circumstances specified in this Order. In exercise of the powers conferred by paragraphs 7(1), (2) and (4) of Schedule 3 to the Competition Act 1998, the Secretary of State makes the following Order: