Section 113 Regard to CMA inputF2

Not yet in force

(1)

The Scottish Ministers, whenever consulting the F1CMA under section 92(4)(a) or 103(4)(a), must request the CMA—

(a)

to give such advice as it considers appropriate in relation to the matter concerned,

(b)

in considering what (if any) advice to give, to have particular regard to whether the matter concerned would have (or be likely to have) the effect of preventing, or significantly restricting or distorting, competition within the legal services market.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers are to take account of any advice given by the CMA within—

(a)

the relevant consultation period, or

(b)

otherwise, the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which they request the advice.

(3)

The Scottish Ministers may publish any advice duly given to them by the CMA.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 113(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 200(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F2: Word in s. 113 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 200(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)