PART 4CMA: referrals and functions

CHAPTER 1Functions on referrals of subsidies and schemes

Post-award referrals

I1I262CMA report following post-award referral

1

The CMA’s report under section 61 must include an evaluation of the public authority’s assessment under section 60(3)(a).

2

The evaluation must take into account any effects of the proposed subsidy or scheme on competition or investment within the United Kingdom.

3

If an assessment was not provided under section 60(3)(a), that fact should be stated in the report, along with any reasons provided under section 60(3)(c).

4

If the subsidy or subsidy scheme is ongoing, the report may also include advice about how the subsidy or scheme may be modified to ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2.

5

The Secretary of State may by regulations—

a

amend subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4) to make provision about the content of the CMA’s report under section 61;

b

make provision as to the form of that report.

6

Regulations under subsection (5)(a) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

7

Regulations under subsection (5)(b) are subject to the negative procedure.