Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 1 title substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 65 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 1 function transferred (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 2 (with arts. 2(3), 4)
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 5 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
(1)The [F3CMA] has the function of obtaining, compiling and keeping under review information about matters relating to the carrying out of its functions.
(2)That function is to be carried out with a view to (among other things) ensuring that the [F4CMA] has sufficient information to take informed decisions and to carry out its other functions effectively.
(3)In carrying out that function the [F4CMA] may carry out, commission or support (financially or otherwise) research.
Textual Amendments
F3Word in s. 5(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F4Word in s. 5(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 60(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
(1)The [F5CMA] has the function of—
(a)making the public aware of the ways in which competition may benefit consumers in, and the economy of, the United Kingdom; and
(b)giving information or advice in respect of matters relating to any of its functions to the public.
(2)In carrying out those functions the [F5CMA] may—
(a)publish educational materials or carry out other educational activities; or
(b)support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities or the provision by others of information or advice.
Textual Amendments
F5Word in s. 6(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 61 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 6(1)(b) excluded (20.9.2021) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), ss. 31(5)(b), 59(3) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2021/1062, reg. 2(b)
(1)The [F6CMA] has the function of—
(a)making proposals, or
(b)giving other information or advice,
on matters relating to any of its functions to any Minister of the Crown or other public authority (including proposals, information or advice as to any aspect of the law or a proposed change in the law).
[F7(1A)The CMA may, in particular, carry out the function under subsection (1)(a) by making a proposal in the form of a recommendation to a Minister of the Crown about the potential effect of a proposal for Westminster legislation on competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
(1B)The CMA must publish such a recommendation in such manner as the CMA considers appropriate for bringing the subject matter of the recommendation to the attention of those likely to be affected by it.]
(2)A Minister of the Crown may request the [F8CMA] to make proposals or give other information or advice on any matter relating to any of its functions; and the [F8CMA] shall, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with its other functions, comply with the request.
[F9(3)In this section—
“market in the United Kingdom” includes—
so far as it operates in the United Kingdom or a part of the United Kingdom, any market which operates there and in another country or territory or in a part of another country or territory; and
any market which operates only in a part of the United Kingdom;
and the reference to a market for goods or services includes a reference to a market for goods and services; and
“Westminster legislation” means—
an Act of Parliament, or
subordinate legislation (within the meaning given by section 21 of the Interpretation Act 1978).]
Textual Amendments
F6Word in s. 7(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 62(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F7S. 7(1A)(1B) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 37(2), 164(3)(b)(iii)
F8Word in s. 7(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 62(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F9S. 7(3) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 37(3), 164(3)(b)(iii)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3S. 7 excluded (20.9.2021) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), ss. 31(5)(b), 59(3) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2021/1062, reg. 2(b)
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Textual Amendments
F10S. 8 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 63 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
The [F12CMA] may not under this Part support a public consumer advice scheme, where that support of a scheme consists of providing, or securing the provision of, an arrangement for giving advice without charge to individual consumers on matters personal to them.]
Textual Amendments
F11S. 8A inserted (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 3
F12Word in s. 8A substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2 (with art. 3)