50 Investigations and reports on references under section 45U.K.
(1)The [F1CMA] shall prepare a report on a reference under section 45 and give it to the Secretary of State within the period permitted by section 51.
(2)The report shall, in particular, contain—
(a)the decisions of the [F1CMA] on the questions which it is required to answer by virtue of section 47;
(b)its reasons for its decisions; and
(c)such information as the [F1CMA] considers appropriate for facilitating a proper understanding of those questions and of its reasons for its decisions.
[F2(2A)Where the report relates to a reference under section 45 which has been made after a report of OFCOM under section 44A, the [F1CMA] shall give a copy of its report (whether or not published) to OFCOM.]
(3)The [F1CMA] shall carry out such investigations as it considers appropriate for the purpose of producing a report under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 50(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 92 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F2S. 50(2A) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 10 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)