PART 4CMA: referrals and functions
CHAPTER 1Functions on referrals of subsidies and schemes
Mandatory referrals
I1I255Call-in direction
1
The Secretary of State may direct a public authority to request a report from the CMA in relation to a proposed subsidy or subsidy scheme.
2
A direction under this section may be given in relation to—
a
a subsidy or subsidy scheme of interest, or
b
any subsidy or subsidy scheme in respect of which the Secretary of State considers—
i
there is a risk of failure to comply with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2, or
ii
there is a risk of negative effects on competition or investment within the United Kingdom.
3
The Secretary of State—
a
must send a copy of a direction given under this section to the public authority and to the CMA, and
b
must publish the direction in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.