18.—(1) If—
(a)the Director has made a decision that an agreement infringes the prohibition in Article 81(1), or
(b)pursuant to Article 85(2) the European Commission has taken a reasoned decision recording an infringement of Article 81(1) and has authorised the United Kingdom to take measures needed to remedy the situation,
the Director may give to such person or persons as he considers appropriate such directions as he considers appropriate to bring the infringement to an end.
(2) Paragraph (1)(a) applies whether the Director’s decision is made on his own initiative or on an application made to him under these Regulations.
(3) A direction under this regulation may, in particular, include provision—
(a)requiring the parties to the agreement to modify the agreement; or
(b)requiring them to terminate the agreement.
(4) A direction under this regulation must be given in writing.