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SCHEDULES

[F1SCHEDULE 4E+W Authorised bodies]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F2Part IVE+W Revocation of designation

Textual Amendments

F2Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3Order in CouncilE+W

Textual Amendments

F3Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F425(1)Where an Order in Council has been made designating a body as an authorised body for the purposes of section 27, or for the purposes of section 28, the [F5Secretary of State] may recommend to Her Majesty that an Order in Council be made revoking that designation.

(2)A recommendation may be made under sub-paragraph (1) only if—

(a)the authorised body has made a written request to the [F5Secretary of State] asking for it to be made;

(b)the authorised body has agreed in writing to its being made; or

(c)the [F5Secretary of State] is satisfied that the circumstances at the time when he is considering whether to make the recommendation are such that, had that body then been applying to become an authorised body, its application would have failed.

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F6 Requirement to seek adviceE+W

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F726Where the [F8Secretary of State] considers that it may be appropriate for him to make a recommendation in reliance on paragraph 25(2)(c), he shall seek the advice of the Consultative Panel and the [F9OFT].

Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F9Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F10 Advice of Consultative PanelE+W

Textual Amendments

F10Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F1127(1)The Consultative Panel shall carry out such investigations with respect to the authorised body as it considers appropriate.

(2)The [F12Secretary of State] and the authorised body shall provide the Consultative Panel with such additional information as it may reasonably require.

(3)When the Consultative Panel has completed its investigations it shall—

(a)advise the [F12Secretary of State] as to whether or not there appear to be grounds for making the recommendation; and

(b)if its advice is that there appear to be such grounds, advise the [F12Secretary of State] as to the transitional and incidental provision (if any) which it considers should be included in any Order made in pursuance of it.

(4)The Consultative Panel shall publish any advice given by it under this paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F11Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F13Advice of [F14Office of Fair Trading]E+W

Textual Amendments

F13Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F14Words in the cross-heading before Sch. 4 para. 28 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F1528(1)The [F16OFT] shall consider whether revoking the designation would have, or be likely to have, any significant effect on competition.

(2)The [F17Secretary of State] and the authorised body shall provide the [F16OFT] with such additional information as [F18it] may reasonably require.

(3)When the [F16OFT] has completed [F19its] consideration sh all give such advice to the [F17Secretary of State] as [F19it] thinks fit.

(4)The [F16OFT] shall publish any advice given by [F20it] under this paragraph.

(5)The [F16OFT]shall, so far as practicable, exclude from anything published under sub-paragraph (4) any matter which relates to the affairs of a particular person (other than the authorised body) the publication of which would, or might in [F21its] opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that person.

(6)Section 46 shall apply in relation to the investigation of any matter with a view to its consideration under this paragraph as it applies in relation to the investigation of any matter under section 45.

Textual Amendments

F15Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F16Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F22Notice to authorised bodyE+W

Textual Amendments

F22Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F2329(1)When the [F24Secretary of State] has received the advice of the Consultative Panel and the [F25OFT], he may give to the body a notice containing—

(a)a copy of the advice; and

(b)a statement of the effect of an Order made in pursuance of the recommendation.

(2)The notice shall invite the authorised body to make representations in writing to the [F24Secretary of State].

(3)Any such representations must be made before the end of—

(a)the period of three months beginning with the date on which the notice was given; or

(b)such other period as the authorised body and the [F24Secretary of State] may agree.

Textual Amendments

F23Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F25Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F26Notice to members of authorised bodyE+W

Textual Amendments

F26Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F2730(1)Where the [F28Secretary of State]—

(a)has given a notice to an authorised body under paragraph 29(1); or

(b)is proposing to make a recommendation in relation to an authorised body in reliance on paragraph 25(2)(a) or (b),

he shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to bring the matter to the attention of the members of the authorised body and of any other persons who, in his opinion, are likely to be affected by an Order made in pursuance of the recommendation.

(2)Any such steps shall include inviting those members and other persons to make representations to the [F28Secretary of State].

(3)Any such representations—

(a)shall, except in such circumstances as the [F28Secretary of State] may specify, be in writing; and

(b)must be made before the end of the period of three months beginning with such date as may be specified by the [F28Secretary of State].

Textual Amendments

F27Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F29Advice of designated judgesE+W

Textual Amendments

F29Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3031(1)The [F31Secretary of State] shall send to each of the designated judges—

(a)a copy of any written representations made under paragraph 30 and a note of any oral representations made under that paragraph; and

(b)in a case where he is required to seek the advice of the Consultative Panel and the [F32OFT], a copy of the advice given to him by the Consultative Panel and the [F32OFT]and of any representations made under paragraph 29.

(2)Each of the designated judges shall then consider whether the [F31Secretary of State] should make the recommendation.

(3)The [F31Secretary of State] and the authorised body shall provide each of the designated judges with such additional information as he may reasonably require.

(4)When each of the designated judges has completed his consideration he shall give such advice to the [F31Secretary of State] as he thinks fit.

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F32Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F33Consideration by [F34Secretary of State]E+W

Textual Amendments

F33Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3532Before deciding whether to make the recommendation the [F36Secretary of State] shall consider—

(a)any representations made under paragraph 30 and the advice given by each of the designated judges; and

(b)in a case where he is required to seek the advice of the Consultative Panel and the [F37OFT], the advice given to him by the Consultative Panel and the [F37OFT]and of any representations made under paragraph 29.

Textual Amendments

F35Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F37Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

F38The OrderE+W

Textual Amendments

F38Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)

F3933(1)An Order made in pursuance of a recommendation under paragraph 25 may include any appropriate transitional and incidental provision.

(2)Where an Order is made in relation to a body in pursuance of such a recommendation, the grant of any rights of audience, or rights to conduct litigation, to any person by the body shall cease to have effect, subject to any transitional provision included in the Order.

(3)Where such an Order is made, the [F40Secretary of State] shall—

(a)give the body written notice of the making of the Order and of his reasons for recommending that it be made;

(b)take such steps as are reasonably practicable to bring the making of the Order to the attention of the members of that body; and

(c)publish notice of the making of the Order in such manner as he considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons (other than those members) who, in his opinion, are likely to be affected by the Order.

Textual Amendments

F39Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)