Part 3Mergers

Chapter 5Supplementary

General duties in relation to references

F1104APublic consultation in relation to media mergers

(1)

Subsection (2) applies where the F2CMA—

(a)

is preparing—

(i)

a report under section 50 on a reference which specifies a media public interest consideration; or

(ii)

a report under section 65 on a reference which specifies a consideration specified in section 58(2A) to (2C); and

(b)

is not under a duty to disregard the consideration concerned.

(2)

The F2CMA shall have regard (among other things) to the need to consult the public so far as they might be affected by the creation of the relevant merger situation or special merger situation concerned and so far as such consultation is practicable.

(3)

Any consultation of the kind mentioned in subsection (2) may be undertaken by the F2CMA by consulting such representative sample of the public or section of the public concerned as the F2CMA considers appropriate.