4(1)The group with the function of making a determination on a reference must make the determination before the end of the period of 30 working days following the last day for the making by Monitor of a reply in accordance with paragraph 2.
(2)If that group is satisfied that there are good reasons for departing from the normal requirements, it may (on one occasion only) extend that period by not more than 20 working days.
(3)The Competition Commission must ensure that an extension under sub-paragraph (2) is notified to—
(a)Monitor,
(b)the National Health Service Commissioning Board, and
(c)every objector who made representations in accordance with paragraph 2.