Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 5 U.K. Competition in communications markets

Chapter 2 U.K. Media mergers

New general functions in relation to media mergers U.K.

386 Monitoring role for OFT in relation to media mergers U.K.

After section 119A of the Enterprise Act 2002 there shall be inserted—

“119B Monitoring role for OFT in relation to media mergers

(1) The OFT has the function of obtaining, compiling and keeping under review information about matters which may be relevant to the Secretary of State in deciding whether to give a special intervention notice mentioning a consideration specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).

(2) That function is to be carried out with a view to (among other things) ensuring that the Secretary of State is aware of cases where, in the opinion of the OFT, he might wish to consider giving such a notice.

(3) That function does not extend to obtaining, compiling or keeping under review information with a view to carrying out a detailed analysis in each case of the operation in relation to that case of the consideration specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 386 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)