83 Modification following Competition Commission report
Utilities Act 2000 (2000 c 27) | Legislation

83  Modification following Competition Commission report

(1)     In section 24(5) of the 1986 Act (modification references to the Competition Commission), after “this section” there is inserted “or in carrying out functions under section 26A”, after “the investigation” there is inserted “or the carrying out of those functions” and after “such investigation” there is inserted “or such functions”.

(2)     In section 26 of that Act (modification of licence conditions following report of Competition Commission) after subsection (4) there is inserted—

“(4A)     After considering any representations or objections made in response to proposals set out in a notice under subsection (3), the Authority shall give notice to the Competition Commission—

(a)     setting out the modifications it proposes to make to remedy or prevent the adverse effects specified in the report; and

(b)     stating the reasons for making the modifications.

(4B)     The Authority shall include with the notice under subsection (4A) a copy of any representations or objections received in relation to the notice under subsection (3).

(4C)     If the period of four weeks from the date on which the notice under subsection (4A) is given elapses without a direction under section 26A(1)(a) having been given to it, the Authority shall—

(a)     make

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