Regulation 30 Request for market information

(1)

This regulation applies if the CMA opens an investigation under regulation 8(1)(c), 15(5)(c) or 19(6).

(2)

The CMA may request a person (other than the aid grantor) to send market information to the CMA within a set period if—

(a)

any information provided by the aid grantor is not sufficient to enable the CMA to take a decision under regulation 11, 17 or 21 (as appropriate); and

(b)

the CMA reasonably requires the market information for the purpose of taking a decision under regulation 11, 17 or 21 (as appropriate).

(3)

A request under paragraph (2) must be sent to the person concerned and specify—

(a)

the market information that is requested;

(b)

the legal basis for requesting the information; and

(c)

the possible consequences of providing incorrect or misleading information in response to the request.

(4)

If the person is, or will be, a beneficiary of the aid, the CMA must give the aid grantor reasonable notice before making a request under paragraph (2).

(5)

If the CMA makes a request under paragraph (2), the CMA must—

(a)

send a copy of the request to the aid grantor at the same time as sending it to the person; and

(b)

notify the aid grantor why the information has been requested.