Paragraph 31

Section 84A (timing of services markets identifications and determinations) is amended as follows.

Omit subsection (2).

In subsection (3), omit paragraph (b) and the “and” preceding it.

Omit subsections (5) and (6).

For subsection (7) substitute—

“(7)

In subsection (3) “the specified period” means the period of 3 years from the publication under section 79(4) of the notification of the market power determination made on the basis of the earlier analysis, but this is subject to subsection (8).

(8)

If, in relation to an analysis and review that would otherwise be required within the period mentioned in subsection (7), OFCOM are of the opinion that exceptionally a longer period is justified, OFCOM may, by publishing a statement of the reasons for their opinion, extend the specified period by up to 3 additional years.”