Section 31F Power for Secretary of State to impose time-limits on investigations etc.

(1)

F1The Secretary of State may by order impose time-limits in relation to—

(a)

the conduct by the CMA of investigations or investigations of a description specified in the order;

(b)

the making by the CMA of decisions (within the meaning given by section 31(2)) as a result of investigations or investigations of such a description.

(2)

Before making an order under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 31F inserted (25.4.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 45, 103(1)(i)(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(b) (with Sch.)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Words in long title substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), Sch. 1 para. 1