Part 3Mergers
Chapter 3Other special cases
F1Mergers of energy network enterprises in Great Britain
68ECombined references
(1)
In respect of a relevant merger situation involving an energy network merger, the CMA may—
(a)
make a reference under both section 22 and section 68B, or
(b)
make a reference under both section 33 and section 68C.
(2)
If the CMA does so—
(a)
the references may be decided by the same group constituted under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;
(b)
the functions of the CMA referred to in section 34C(1) and (2) may be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the same group in relation to both references; and
(c)
the group’s duties under section 38 to prepare and publish a report on each reference may be satisfied by preparing and publishing a single report on both references.