Section 5 Acquisition of information etc.
United Kingdom
The F1CMA has the function of obtaining, compiling and keeping under review information about matters relating to the carrying out of its functions.
That function is to be carried out with a view to (among other things) ensuring that the F2CMA has sufficient information to take informed decisions and to carry out its other functions effectively.
In carrying out that function the CMA may carry out, commission or support (financially or otherwise) research.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Word in s. 5(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
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Word in s. 5(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
Notes on Part 1
Textual amendments
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Pt. 1 title substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 65 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
Modifications
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Pt. 1 function transferred (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 2 (with arts. 2(3), 4)
Notes on General functions of the CMA
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 5 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)