PART 4Independent advice on and monitoring of UK internal market
General provision about functions under Part 4
I131Objective and general functions
1
In carrying out its functions under this Part the CMA must have regard to the objective in subsection (2).
2
The objective is to support, through the application of economic and other technical expertise, the effective operation of the internal market in the United Kingdom (with particular reference to the purposes of Parts 1, 2 and 3).
3
That objective includes, in particular, supporting the operation of the internal market—
a
in the interests of all parts of the United Kingdom, and
b
in the interests of consumers of goods and services as well as other classes of person with an interest in its operation.
4
The CMA must also, in carrying out its functions under this Part, have regard to the need to act even-handedly as respects the relevant national authorities.
5
The following do not apply in relation to the carrying out of the CMA's functions under this Part—
a
section 25(3) of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (duty to seek to promote competition), and
b
sections 6(1)(b) (function of giving information or advice to the public) and 7 (provision of information and advice to Ministers etc) of the Enterprise Act 2002.
6
The CMA may give information or advice to the Secretary of State on matters relating to any of its functions under this Part.