[F1141BFull PI references: power of Secretary of State to appoint expertU.K.
(1)This section applies where the Secretary of State makes a full PI reference.
(2)The Secretary of State may appoint one or more than one person to advise the CMA on the questions mentioned in subsections (4) and (5) of section 141A in relation to the reference.
(3)A person so appointed shall be a person who appears to the Secretary of State to have particular knowledge of, or expertise in, matters relating to a public interest consideration specified in the reference.
(4)Each person so appointed is referred to in this Part as a “public interest expert”.
(5)The terms and conditions of appointment of a public interest expert (including, in particular, as to remuneration) are to be determined by the Secretary of State.
(6)Any appointment of a public interest expert under this section shall be made within the period of 2 months beginning with the date of the reference concerned.
(7)Before appointing a public interest expert the Secretary of State shall consult the chair of the CMA.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 141A, 141B inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 35(9), 103(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(b) (with Sch.)