Part 4Market Studies and Market Investigations
Chapter 1 Market Studies and market investigation references
Making of references
F1131CTime-limits under section 131B: supplementary
(1)
The Secretary of State may by order amend section 131B so as to alter one or more of the following periods—
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(b)
the period of 12 months mentioned in subsection (4) or any period for the time being there mentioned in substitution for that period.
(2)
But no alteration may be made by virtue of subsection (1) which results in—
F3(a)
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(b)
the period for the time being mentioned in subsection (4) exceeding 12 months.
(3)
Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult the CMA and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.