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Section 6 Provision of information etc. to the public

United Kingdom

(1)

The F1CMA has the function of—

(a)

making the public aware of the ways in which competition may benefit consumers in, and the economy of, the United Kingdom; and

C1(b)

giving information or advice in respect of matters relating to any of its functions to the public.

(2)

In carrying out those functions the CMA may—

(a)

publish educational materials or carry out other educational activities; or

(b)

support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities or the provision by others of information or advice.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in s. 6(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 61 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

Modifications

C1: S. 6(1)(b) excluded (20.9.2021) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), ss. 31(5)(b), 59(3) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2021/1062, reg. 2(b)

Notes on Part 1

Textual amendments

F1: 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

C1: 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

F1: 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.)