# Competition Act 1998, Section 31F: Power for Secretary of State to impose time-limits on investigations etc.


(1) The 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/41/section/31F (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/competition-act-1998/section-31F
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