Paragraph 13

In section 306 of the Act^f1 (consideration by the Competition Commission), after subsection (12) insert—

“(13)

Subsection (14) applies if —

(a)

the case relates to an application for recognition under section 287, other than an application by an overseas applicant; and

(b)

subsection (2)(a) or (3)(a) of this section applies.

(14)

The Commission must —

(a)

make a report under this section, or a statement under subsection (5), before the end of the period of 12 weeks beginning with the date on which it receives a copy of the OFT’s report under section 303(3); and

(b)

if it makes a statement under subsection (5), send a copy to the Authority and the Treasury.”.