Paragraph 10 I1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The F1CMA may, by notice, require a person to produce a written statement with respect to a matter specified in the notice to—

(a)

a person who is considering, or is to consider, an application for a direction under paragraph 3; or

(b)

a group with the function of determining an appeal.

(2)

The power to require the production of a written statement includes power—

(a)

to specify the time and place at which it is to be produced; and

(b)

to require it to be verified by a statement of truth;

and a statement produced in accordance with this paragraph must be disregarded unless it is so verified.

(3)

No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to produce a written statement with respect to any matter about which he could not be compelled to give evidence in civil proceedings in the High Court or Court of Session.

(4)

A notice for the purposes of this paragraph may be issued on the F2CMA's behalf by an authorised member of the CMA.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 22 para. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 107(11)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F2: Words in Sch. 22 para. 10(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 107(11)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 22 para. 10 in force at 5.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1