SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4The Competition and Markets Authority

PART 4Interpretation and transitional and transitory provision

Financial years of the CMA

64(1)If the duration of the period beginning with the commencement date and ending with the next 31 March is six months or more, the first financial year of the CMA is that period.

(2)But if the duration of that period is less than six months, the first financial year of the CMA is the period beginning with the commencement date, and ending with the 31 March in the year following the next 31 March after the commencement date.

(3)The subsequent financial years of the CMA are each successive period of 12 months.