# Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, Section 45: Power for Secretary of State to impose time-limits on investigations etc.


After section 31E of the 1998 Act insert—
“Power for Secretary of State to impose time-limits on investigations etc.
31F (1) The Secretary of State may by order impose time-limits in relation to—
(a) the conduct by the CMA of investigations or investigations of a description specified in the order;
(b) the making by the CMA of decisions (within the meaning given by section 31(2)) as a result of investigations or investigations of such a description.
(2) Before making an order under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/enterprise-and-regulatory-reform-act-2013/section-45
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