Subsidy Control Act 2022 (c. 23)

PART 4 U.K. CMA: referrals and functions

CHAPTER 1 U.K. Functions on referrals of subsidies and schemes

Mandatory referrals U.K.

55 Call-in direction U.K.

(1) The Secretary of State may direct a public authority to request a report from the CMA in relation to a proposed subsidy or subsidy scheme.

(2) A direction under this section may be given in relation to—

(a) a subsidy or subsidy scheme of interest, or

(b) any subsidy or subsidy scheme in respect of which the Secretary of State considers—

(i) there is a risk of failure to comply with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2, or

(ii) there is a risk of negative effects on competition or investment within the United Kingdom.

(3) The Secretary of State—

(a) must send a copy of a direction given under this section to the public authority and to the CMA, and

(b) must publish the direction in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 55 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 91(2)

I2 S. 55 in force at 4.1.2023 by S.I. 2022/1359, reg. 2