7.—(1) In relation to any reference to which paragraph 6(1) above applies, Article 35(1)(a) shall have effect with the insertion at the end of head (ii) of “and any course of conduct which, in its opinion, has been pursued by an associated company of the airport operator in relation to any of the matters specified in paragraph (2)(aa) of that Article and has operated, or might be expected to operate, against the public interest,”.N.I.
(2) In Article 35(4) the reference to the airport operator concerned shall—
(a)in the case of a reference or variation under Article 34 relating only to a course of conduct pursued by an associated company of an airport operator, be construed as a reference to that company; and
(b)in the case of a reference or variation under that Article relating to courses of conduct pursued by an airport operator and such a company respectively, be construed as a reference to both the airport operator and the company.