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c. 24 Sch. 15 para. 20s. 34C inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 5 para. 74s. 34C modified by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 4 para. 47(2)s. 34ZA-34ZC and cross-heading inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 8 para. 4s. 41A 41B inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 8 para. 6s. 46A(1) word substituted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 5 para. 87(2)s. 46A(2)(a) words omitted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 5 para. 87(3)s. 46B(1) substituted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 15 para. 23(2)s. 46B(2) omitted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 15 para. 23(3)s. 46B(3) (3A) substituted for s. 46B(3) by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 15 para. 23(4)s. 46B(4) omitted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 15 para. 23(5)s. 46C omitted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 15 para. 24s. 46D inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 5 para. 88s. 46D modified by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 4 para. 47(2)s. 62A inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 5 para. 105s. 62A modified by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 4 para. 47(2)s. 73A 73B inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 8 para. 7s. 94A 94B inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 31(1)s. 109-110A applied (with modifications) by 2007 c. 29 s. 60(9) (as amended) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 177s. 110A applied (with modifications) by 1980 c. 21 s. 11B(1)(ba) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 36(2)(b)s. 110A applied (with modifications) by 1980 c. 21 s. 11B(2A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 36(5)s. 110A 110B inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 29(11)s. 110A saving for the effect of 2013 c. 24 s. 29(11) by S.I. 2014/549 Sch. 1 para. 6s. 110B saving for the effect of 2013 c. 24 s. 29(11) by S.I. 2014/549 Sch. 1 para. 6s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 1986 c. 44 s. 36A(2C) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 50(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 1989 c. 29 s. 43(2C) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 65(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 1991 c. 56 s. 31(4ZA) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 84(6)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 1993 c. 43 s. 67(2C) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 105(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 2000 c. 38 s. 86(5A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 154(8)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 2003 c. 21 s. 370(3A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 161(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 2012 c. 19 s. 60(4A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 197(7)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by 2012 c. 7 s. 73(3A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 189(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by SI 1992/231 (N.I. 1) art. 46(2C) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 216(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by SI 1996/275 (N.I. 2) art. 23(2C) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 221(5)s. 130A applied (with modifications) by SI 2006/3336 (N.I. 21) art. 29(4A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 253(6)s. 130A and cross-heading inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 12 para. 1s. 130A modified by 2013 c. 33 s. 59(6)s. 130A modified by 2000 c. 8 s. 234I(6) (as inserted) by 2013 c. 33 Sch. 8 para. 3s. 131A-131C inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 12 para. 2s. 133A inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 5 para. 166s. 138A 138B inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 12 para. 5s. 140A inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 35(8)s. 140B inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 10 para. 6s. 141A 141B inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 35(9)s. 143A inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 10 para. 10s. 146A inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 10 para. 14s. 147A inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 10 para. 16s. 148A inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 10 para. 18s. 174A-174E inserted by 2013 c. 24 Sch. 11 para. 1s. 174B modified by 2000 c. 8 s. 140D(2) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 124(4)s. 174B modified by 2007 c. 29 s. 57(5A) (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/892 Sch. 1 para. 176(3)s. 188A inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 47(5)s. 188B inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 47(6)s. 190A inserted by 2013 c. 24 s. 47(7)s. 218A inserted by S.I. 2008/1277 reg. 27s. 219A-219C inserted by 2015 c. 15 Sch. 7 para. 8s. 223A inserted by 2015 c. 15 Sch. 6 para. 78Sch. 25 para. 44(12)(b) (c) para. 44(12)(d)(i) repealed by 2008 c. 26 Sch. 7 Pt. 2Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Enterprise Act 2002Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2003/2681 art. 2 commences (2003 c. 20)S.I. 2008/831 art. 3 commences (2006 c. 14)S.I. 2008/1653 art. 2 commences (2007 c. 15)S.I. 2008/1886 art. 2 commences (2006 c. 46)S.I. 2008/2550 art. 2 Sch. commences (2007 c. 17)S.I. 2008/2696 art. 2 5 6 commences (2007 c. 15)S.I. 2008/2860 art. 3 4 Sch. 1 commences (2006 c. 46)S.I. 2009/107 art. 2-5 Sch. 1-5 Commencement OrderS.I. 2009/1604 art. 2 commences (2005 c. 4)S.I. 2009/3250 art. 2 commences (2007 c. 29)S.I. 2009/3294 art. 2 commences (2008 c. 26)S.I. 2010/2169 art. 4 Sch. commences (2010 c. 29)S.I. 2011/2329 art. 2 3 commences (2011 c. 5) Chapter 2 E+W+S+N.I.Public interest casesPower to make referencesE+W+S+N.I.42 Intervention by Secretary of State in certain public interest casesE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies where—
43 Intervention notices under section 42E+W+S+N.I.(1)An intervention notice shall state—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Words in s. 43(4)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 8(2)(a) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)F2Words in s. 43(4)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 8(2)(b) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)F3S. 43(6) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 8(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)44 Investigation and report by OFTE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies where the Secretary of State has given an intervention notice in relation to a relevant merger situation.
(b)a summary of any representations about the case which have been received by the OFT and which relate to any public interest consideration mentioned in the intervention notice concerned [F4(other than a media public interest consideration)] and which is or may be relevant to the Secretary of State’s decision as to whether to make a reference under section 45.
[F5(5A)The report may, in particular, contain a summary of any representations about the case which have been received by the OFT and which relate to any media public interest consideration mentioned in the intervention notice concerned and which is or may be relevant to the Secretary of State’s decision as to whether to make a reference under section 45.]
[F6(8)In this Part “media public interest consideration” means any consideration which, at the time of the giving of the intervention notice concerned—
(11)The Secretary of State may by order amend subsections (9) and (10).]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Words in s. 44(3)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 376(1), 411(2)(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)F5S. 44(5A) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 376(2), 411(2)(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)F6S. 44(8)-(11) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 376(3), 411(2)(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)[F744AAdditional investigation and report by OFCOM: media mergersE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies where—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F7S. 44A inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 377, 411(2)(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)45 Power of Secretary of State to refer matter to CommissionE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsections (2) to (5) apply where the Secretary of State—
(b)has received a report of the OFT under section 44 [F8, and any report of OFCOM which is required by virtue of section 44A,] in relation to the matter.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F8Words in s. 45(1)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 9 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)46 References under section 45: supplementaryE+W+S+N.I.(1)No reference shall be made under section 45 if—
(a)the making of the reference is prevented by section F9. . . 74(1) or 96(3) or paragraph 4 of Schedule 7; [F10or]
(b)the European Commission is considering a request made, in relation to the matter concerned, by the United Kingdom (whether alone or with others) under article [F1122(1) of the EC Merger Regulation] , is proceeding with the matter in pursuance of such a request or has dealt with the matter in pursuance of such a request.[F12; or
[F13(1A)Subsection (1)(c) shall cease to apply if the Secretary of State is informed that a Member State competent to examine the concentration under its national competition law has, within the time permitted by Article 4(5) of the EC Merger Regulation, expressed its disagreement as regards the request to refer the case to the European Commission; and this subsection shall be construed in accordance with that Regulation.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F9Words in s. 46(1)(a) repealed (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406(7), 411(2)(3), Sch. 19(1) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18 and with Sch. 19 Note. 1); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)F10Word in s. 46(1) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(12)(a)F11Words in s. 46(1)(b) substituted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(12)(b)F12S. 46(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(13)F13S. 46(1A) inserted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(14)[F14Cases referred by European Commission under the EC Merger RegulationE+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F14Ss. 46A-46C and cross-heading inserted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(15)46A Cases referred by the European Commission where intervention notice is in forceE+W+S+N.I. (1)Subsection (2) applies if the European Commission has by a decision referred the whole or part of a case to the OFT under Article 4(4) or 9 of the EC Merger Regulation, or is deemed to have taken such a decision, and an intervention notice is in force in relation to that case.
(2)Before the end of the preliminary assessment period, the Secretary of State shall—
(3)The Secretary of State may, for the purposes of subsection (2), decide not to make a reference on the basis that he is considering whether to seek or accept undertakings under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 instead of making a reference; but a decision taken on that basis does not prevent the Secretary of State from making a reference under section 45 in the event of no such undertakings being offered or accepted.
(c)a day which is a European Commission holiday (as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities before the beginning of the year in which it occurs).
46B Extension of preliminary assessment periodE+W+S+N.I. (1)If the OFT has imposed a requirement under section 46C and it considers that the person on whom that requirement was imposed has failed to comply with it, the OFT may, by notice to the persons carrying on the enterprises concerned, extend the preliminary assessment period.
(2)If the Secretary of State has imposed a requirement under section 46C and he considers that the person on whom that requirement was imposed has failed to comply with it, he may, by notice to the persons carrying on the enterprises concerned, extend the preliminary assessment period.
(3)The period of an extension under this section shall—
46C Power to request information in referred casesE+W+S+N.I. (1)In a case mentioned in section 46A(1), the OFT may by notice to any of the persons carrying on the enterprises concerned request him to provide the OFT with such information as the OFT may require for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to make a decision for the purposes of section 46A(2).
(2)In such a case, the Secretary of State may by notice to any of the persons carrying on the enterprises concerned request him to provide the Secretary of State with such information as he may require for the purpose of enabling him to make a decision for the purposes of section 46A(2).
(3)A notice under subsection (1) or (2) shall state—
Reports on referencesE+W+S+N.I.47 Questions to be decided on references under section 45E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commission shall, on a reference under section 45(2) or (3), decide whether a relevant merger situation has been created.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Ss. 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 and 141 extended (20.6.2003) by 1977 c. 37, s. 50A(6) (as inserted by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 8(2)); S.I. 2003/1397 {art. 2(1)}, Sch. (with art. 8)48 Cases where references or certain questions need not be decidedE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commission shall cancel a reference under section 45(4) or (5) if it considers that the proposal to make arrangements of the kind mentioned in that reference has been abandoned.
49 Variation of references under section 45E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commission may, if it considers that doing so is justified by the facts (including events occurring on or after the making of the reference concerned), treat—
50 Investigations and reports on references under section 45E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commission shall prepare a report on a reference under section 45 and give it to the Secretary of State within the period permitted by section 51.
[F15(2A)Where the report relates to a reference under section 45 which has been made after a report of OFCOM under section 44A, the Commission shall give a copy of its report (whether or not published) to OFCOM.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F15S. 50(2A) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 10 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)51 Time-limits for investigations and reports by CommissionE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commission shall prepare its report under section 50 and give it to the Secretary of State under that section within the period of 24 weeks beginning with the date of the reference concerned.
(2)[F16Where article 9(6) of the European Merger Regulations applies in relation to the reference under section 45, the Commission shall prepare its report under section 50 and give it to the Secretary of State—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F16S. 51(2) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(16)52 Section 51: supplementaryE+W+S+N.I.(1)[F17No extension is possible under subsection (3) or (4) of section 51 where the period within which the report is to be prepared and given to the Secretary of State is determined by virtue of subsection (2)(b) of that section.]
(2)[F17Where the period within which the report is to be prepared and given to the Secretary of State is determined by virtue of subsection (2)(a) of section 51, no extension is possible under subsection (3) or (4) of that section which extends that period beyond such period as is necessary to ensure compliance with article 9(6) of the European Merger Regulations.]
(b)[F17the period of 24 weeks mentioned in subsection (2)(a) of that section or any period for the time being mentioned in that subsection in substitution for that period;]
(9)No alteration shall be made by virtue of subsection (8) which results in the period for the time being mentioned in subsection (1) [F18or (2)(a)] of section 51 exceeding 24 weeks or the period for the time being mentioned in subsection (3) of that section exceeding 8 weeks.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F17S. 52(1)(2)(8)(b) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(17)(a)F18Words in s. 52(9) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(17)(b)53 Restrictions on action where public interest considerations not finalisedE+W+S+N.I.(1)The Commission shall cancel a reference under section 45 if—
(a)the period of 24 weeks beginning with the giving of the intervention notice concerned has expired; [F19or]
(b)the public interest consideration concerned has been finalised; [F20or]
(c)[F21the report must be given to the Secretary of State to ensure compliance with article 9(6) of the European Merger Regulations.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F19Word in s. 53(2) inserted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(18)(a)F20Word in s. 53(2) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(18)(b)F21S. 53(2)(c) ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(18)(c)Decisions of the Secretary of StateE+W+S+N.I.54 Decision of Secretary of State in public interest casesE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies where the Secretary of State has received a report of the Commission under section 50 in relation to a relevant merger situation.
55 Enforcement action by Secretary of StateE+W+S+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies where the Secretary of State has decided under subsection (2) of section 54 within the period required by subsection (5) of that section to make an adverse public interest finding in relation to a relevant merger situation and has published his decision within the period so required.
OtherE+W+S+N.I.56 Competition cases where intervention on public interest grounds ceasesE+W+S+N.I.(1)Where the Secretary of State decides not to make a reference under section 45 on the ground that no public interest consideration to which he is able to have regard is relevant to a consideration of the relevant merger situation concerned, he shall by notice require the OFT to deal with the matter otherwise than under this Chapter.
57 Duties of OFT and Commission to inform Secretary of StateE+W+S+N.I.(1)The OFT shall, in considering whether to make a reference under section 22 or 33, bring to the attention of the Secretary of State any case which it believes raises any consideration specified in section 58 unless it believes that the Secretary of State would consider any such consideration immaterial in the context of the particular case.
(2)The OFT [F22, OFCOM] and the Commission shall bring to the attention of the Secretary of State any representations about exercising his powers under section 58(3) which have been made to the OFT [F22, OFCOM] or (as the case may be) the Commission.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F22Words in s. 57(2) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 11 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)58 Specified considerationsE+W+S+N.I.(1)The interests of national security are specified in this section.
(2)In subsection (1) “national security” includes public security; and in this subsection “public security” has the same meaning as in article [F2321(4) of the EC Merger Regulation] .
[F24(2A)The need for—
(b)apply in relation to cases under consideration by the OFT, [F25OFCOM,] the Commission or the Secretary of State before the making of the order as well as cases under consideration on or after the making of the order.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F23Words in s. 58(2) substituted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(19)F24S. 58(2A)-(2C) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 375(1), 411(2)(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)F25Word in s. 58(4)(b) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 12 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)[F2658AConstruction of consideration specified in section 58(2C)E+W+S+N.I.(1)For the purposes of section 58 and this section an enterprise is a media enterprise if it consists in or involves broadcasting.
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