Part 3Mergers

Chapter 4Enforcement

Powers exercisable before references under section 22 or 33

75Order-making power where undertakings under section 73 not fulfilled etc.

(1)

Subsection (2) applies where the OFT considers that—

(a)

an undertaking accepted by it under section 73 has not been, is not being or will not be fulfilled; or

(b)

in relation to an undertaking accepted by it under that section, information which was false or misleading in a material respect was given to the OFT by the person giving the undertaking before the OFT decided to accept the undertaking.

(2)

The OFT may, for any of the purposes mentioned in section 73(2), make an order under this section.

(3)

Subsections (3) and (4) of section 73 shall apply for the purposes of subsection (2) above as they apply for the purposes of subsection (2) of that section.

(4)

An order under this section may contain—

(a)

anything permitted by Schedule 8; and

(b)

such supplementary, consequential or incidental provision as the OFT considers appropriate.

(5)

An order under this section—

(a)

shall come into force at such time as is determined by or under the order;

(b)

may contain provision which is different from the provision contained in the undertaking concerned; and

(c)

may be varied or revoked by another order.

(6)

The OFT shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, consider any representations received by it in relation to varying or revoking an order under this section.