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In section 64(1) of the Fair Trading Act 1973 (circumstances in which a merger reference may be made), in paragraph (b) (value of assets taken over), for the sum of £30 million, there is hereby substituted the sum of £70 million:
Provided that this variation shall not have effect in relation to any merger reference which was made to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission before the coming into operation of this Order.