Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013

166 U.K. Before section 134 (but after the italic cross-heading immediately preceding it) insert—

“133A Functions to be exercised by CMA groups

(1) Where a reference is made to the chair of the CMA under section 131, 132 or 140A for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the functions of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part in relation to the matter concerned are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group so constituted—

(a) sections 134 to 138B, except for section 135(1);

(b) sections 140B to 145, 148, 148A and 151;

(c) sections 157 and 158;

(d) section 159;

(e) section 160, except for subsection (6) of that section;

(f) section 161, except for subsection (5) of that section;

(g) section 162(4), so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;

(h) section 164(2)(b), so far as relating to an enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;

(i) section 167, so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order made on behalf of the CMA by the group;

(j) section 168;

(k) section 169, so far as relating to a decision mentioned in paragraph (a)(iii) of the definition of relevant decision in subsection (6) of that section;

(l) section 172, so far as relating to anything done on behalf of the CMA by the group;

(m) section 174, where the permitted purpose in question relates to a function that (by virtue of this section) is being or is to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the group;

(n) sections 174A to 174D, so far as relating to a notice given under section 174 on behalf of the CMA by the group;

(o) section 179(5)(b), so far as relating to a decision of the group;

(p) Schedule 10, so far as relating to an enforcement undertaking or enforcement order which the group is considering accepting or making, or which the group has accepted or made, on behalf of the CMA.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) prevents the CMA Board from carrying out a function of the CMA under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Part where the group constituted as mentioned in subsection (1) has ceased to exist—

(a) section 160 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the making of an order under section 160;

(b) sections 159 to 161 and Schedule 10, so far as relating to the variation, supersession or release of enforcement undertakings or the variation or revocation of enforcement orders;

(c) section 162(4);

(d) section 164(2)(b);

(e) section 167.”

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 5 para. 166 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)