SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10 Competition test for exercise of bus functions

F1Part 1Test for exercise of bus functions by local authorities

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Sch. 10 Pt. 1 heading substituted (9.2.2009 for E., 1.4.2009 for W.) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/579, art. 2(d)

F2Advice and information

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Sch. 10 para. 14A and cross-heading inserted (9.2.2009 for E., 1.4.2009 for W.) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/579, art. 2(d)

14A

1

As soon as is reasonably practicable after the passing of the Local Transport Act 2008, the OFT must prepare and publish advice and information about—

a

the application of the competition test,

b

the enforcement of decisions regarding that test.

2

The F3CMA may at any time publish revised, or new, advice or information.

3

Advice and information published under this paragraph must be prepared with a view to—

a

explaining provisions of this Part of this Schedule to persons who are likely to be affected by them, and

b

indicating how the F3CMA expects such provisions to operate.

4

Advice (or information) published by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(b) may include advice (or information) about the factors which the F3CMA may take into account in considering whether, and if so how, to exercise a power conferred on it by this Part of this Schedule.

5

Any advice or information published by the F3CMA under this paragraph is to be published in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate.

6

If the F3CMA is preparing any advice or information under this paragraph it must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.