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Paragraph 4 F1I1

United Kingdom

(1)

Before giving a notification under paragraph 2, OFCOM must consider whether it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998.

(2)

OFCOM must not give a notification under paragraph 2 if they consider that it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998.

(3)

In a case where OFCOM decide that it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998, they must publish a statement to that effect in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing their decision to the attention of persons whom they consider are likely to be affected by it.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 7 para. 4 substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 19; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

Commencement

I1

Sch. 7 para. 4 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3