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(2) In paragraph (1), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (1A)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for the words from “in connection with” to the end substitute “by the
5chair of the CMA for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the
CMA with respect to the reference”.

(4) In paragraphs (1B), (3) to (3C) and (4), for “Competition Commission” (in
each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

154 In article 17 (modification following report), in paragraphs (1) and (5), for
10“Competition Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
“CMA”.

155 (1) Article 17A (power to veto modifications following report) is amended as
follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for the words from the beginning to “Commission”)”
15substitute “The CMA”.

(3) In paragraphs (2) to (8), (10) to (12), (14) and (16), for “Commission” (in each
place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

(4) In the heading, for “Competition Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

156 In article 18 (modification by order under other statutory provisions), in
20paragraph (1), for “Office of Fair Trading, the Competition Commission”
substitute “CMA”.

157 (1) Article 53 (annual and other reports) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a)(ii), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA’s”.

(3) Omit paragraph (6).

25Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (SI 1996/275 (N.I.2)SI 1996/275 (N.I.2))

158 The Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 is amended as follows.

159 In article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (2), before the definition of
“construction” insert—

160 (1) 30Article 15 (modification references) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (2)—

(a) 35for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(4) In paragraph (3)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(5) 40In paragraph (4), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

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(6) In paragraph (6)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(7) In paragraph (7)—

(a) 5for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “the
CMA”.

(8) In paragraph (8), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(9) After paragraph (8) insert—

(8A) 10The functions of the CMA with respect to a reference under this
article are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by a group
constituted for the purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule
4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2012 (including
functions relating to the making of modifications following a report
15on a reference, and functions under sections 109 to 115 of the
Enterprise Act 2002, as applied by Articles 15B and 17A).

(10) In the heading, for “Monopolies Commission” substitute “Competition and
Markets Authority”.

161 In article 15A (references under article 15: time limits), in paragraphs (2) and
20(3), for “Competition Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
“CMA”.

162 (1) Article 16 (reports on modification references) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (1A)—

(a) 25for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for the words from “in connection with” to the end substitute “by the
chair of the CMA for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the
CMA with respect to the reference ”.

(4) In paragraphs (1B), (3) to (3C) and (4), for “Competition Commission” (in
30each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

163 In article 17 (modification following report), in paragraphs (1) and (5A), for
“Competition Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
“CMA”.

164 (1) Article 17A (power to veto modifications following report) is amended as
35follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for the words from the beginning to “Commission”)”
substitute “The CMA”.

(3) In paragraphs (2) to (10), (13) to (15), (17) and (19), for “Commission” (in each
place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

(4) 40In the heading, for “Competition Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

165 In article 18 (modification by order under other statutory provisions), in
paragraph (1), for “Office of Fair Trading, the Competition Commission”
substitute “CMA”.

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166 (1) Article 32 (annual and other reports) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a)(ii), for “Monopolies Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

(3) Omit paragraph (6).

Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (SI 2003/419 (N.I. 6)SI 2003/419 (N.I. 6))

167 5The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 is amended as follows.

168 (1) Article 6 (annual and other reports of the Authority) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(b), for “Competition Commission” substitute “Competition
and Markets Authority”.

(3) Omit paragraph (10).

169 10In article 38 (modification of licences), in paragraphs (1) and (2), for “, the
Office of Fair Trading or the Competition Commission” (in each place where
those words occur) substitute “or the Competition and Markets Authority”.

170 (1) Schedule 2 (orders altering licensable activities) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 1, after sub-paragraph (3), insert—

(4) 15In this Schedule, “the CMA” means the Competition and Markets
Authority.

(3) In paragraph 2—

(a) in sub-paragraph (4), for “Competition Commission” substitute
“CMA”, and

(b) 20in sub-paragraphs (5) and (6), for “Commission” (in each place where
it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

(4) In the italic cross-heading preceding paragraph 3, for “Competition
Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(5) In paragraph 3—

(a) 25in sub-paragraph (1)—

(i) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(ii) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”,

(b) in sub-paragraphs (2), (3), (5) and (6), for “Commission” (in each
place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”, and

(c) 30after sub-paragraph (6), insert—

(7) The functions of the CMA with respect to a reference under
this paragraph (including functions under sections 109 to
115 of the Enterprise Act 2002, as applied by paragraph 5)
are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by a group
35constituted for the purpose by the chair of the CMA under
Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act
2012.

(6) In paragraph 4—

(a) in sub-paragraph (2), for “Competition Commission” substitute
40“CMA”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (3), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(7) In paragraph 5, in sub-paragraph (4)—

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(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for the words from “the words” to the end, substitute “for the words
“, OFCOM or the Secretary of State” there were substituted “or
OFCOM”.

(8) 5In paragraph 6—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “Competition Commission” substitute
“CMA”,

(b) in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), for “Commission” (in each place where
it occurs) substitute “CMA”,

(c) 10in sub-paragraph (4)—

(i) for “Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(ii) for the words from “in connection with” to the end substitute
“by the chair of the CMA for the purpose of carrying out the
functions of the CMA with respect to the reference”, and

(d) 15in sub-paragraphs (5) to (9) and (11), for “Commission” (in each place
where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

Water Services etc (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order
2005 (SI 2005/3172SI 2005/3172)

171 The Water Services etc (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and
20Modifications) Order 2005 is amended as follows.

172 In article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), for the definition of “the
Commission” substitute—

173 (1) Article 3 (references) is amended as follows.

(2) 25In paragraphs (1), (5) to (9), and (11) and (12), for “Commission” substitute
“CMA”.

(3) After paragraph (12) insert—

(13) The functions of the CMA with respect to a reference under this
article are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by a group
30constituted for the purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule
4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2012 (including
functions relating to the making of modifications following a report
on a reference, and functions under sections 109 to 115 of the
Enterprise Act 2002, as applied by articles 5 and 10).

(4) 35In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.

174 In article 4 (references: time limits), in paragraphs (2) and (3), for
“Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

175 In article 5 (references: powers of investigation), in paragraph (4)(a), for
paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) 40the words “, OFCOM or the Secretary of State” were
omitted;.

176 (1) Article 6 (consultation on proposals) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraphs (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
substitute “CMA”.

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(3) In the heading, for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.

177 (1) Article 7 (reports on references) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraphs (1) to (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
substitute “CMA”.

(3) 5In paragraph (6)—

(a) for “Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for the words from “constituted,” to the end substitute “constituted
by the chair of the CMA for the purpose of carrying out the functions
of the CMA with respect to the reference”.

(4) 10In paragraphs (7) and (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
substitute “CMA”.

(5) In paragraph (10), for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

(6) In paragraph (12), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.

178 (1) Article 8 (modifications following report) is amended as follows.

(2) 15In paragraph (1), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (2)—

(a) for “Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

(4) In paragraph (3), for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

(5) 20In paragraph (6), for “Commission” substitute “CMA”.

179 (1) Article 9 (power of veto following report) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraphs (1) to (3), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (4)—

(a) 25for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”,
and

(b) for “Commission’s” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
“CMA’s”.

(4) In paragraphs (5) to (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
30substitute “CMA”.

(5) In the heading, for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

180 (1) Article 10 (article 9: supplementary) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraphs (2), (3) and (5), for “Commission” (in each place where it
occurs) substitute “CMA”.

(3) 35In paragraph (6)(a), for paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) the words “, OFCOM or the Secretary of State” were
omitted;.

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Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (SI 2006/3336SI 2006/3336 N.I. 21))

181 The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 is amended
as follows.

182 In article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (2)—

(a) 5after the definition of “the Authority”, insert—

(b) omit the definition of “the OFT”.

183 (1) Article 19 (determinations under conditions of appointment) is amended as
follows.

(2) 10In paragraph (2)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (3)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) 15for “that Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “the
CMA”.

(4) In paragraph (4)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “the
20CMA”.

(5) In paragraph (5), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(6) In paragraph (6)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(7) 25After paragraph (6) insert—

(7) The functions of the CMA with respect to a reference under this
Article are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by a group
constituted for the purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule
4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2012 (including
30functions relating to the making of modifications following a report
on a reference, and functions under sections 109 to 115 of the
Enterprise Act, as applied by paragraph (5) read with Article 27).

184 (1) Article 21 (modification references) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) 35for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (2)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “the Commission” substitute “the CMA”.

(4) 40In paragraph (3), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(5) In paragraph (5)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

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(b) for “the Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “the
CMA”.

(6) In paragraph (6), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(7) After paragraph (6) insert—

(7) 5The functions of the CMA with respect to a reference under this
Article are to be carried out on behalf of the CMA by a group
constituted for the purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule
4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2012 (including
functions relating to the making of modifications following a report
10on a reference, and functions under sections 109 to 115 of the
Enterprise Act 2002, as applied by Articles 23 and 27).

(8) In the heading, for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

185 In article 22 (references under article 21: time limits), in paragraphs (2) and
(3), for “Competition Commission” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
15“CMA”.

186 (1) Article 24 (reports on modification references) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraph (2)—

(a) for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) 20for the words from “in connection with” to the end, substitute “by the
chair of the CMA for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the
CMA with respect to the reference in question”.

(4) In paragraphs (3) to (5), for “Competition Commission” (in each place where
it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

(5) 25In paragraphs (6) and (7), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
substitute “CMA”.

(6) In paragraph (9), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

187 In article 25 (modifications following report), in paragraphs (1) and (5), for
“Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

188 (1) 30Article 26 (power of veto following report) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraphs (2) to (9), for “Commission” (in each place where it occurs)
substitute “CMA”.

(4) In the heading, for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

189 (1) 35Article 27 (power of veto following report: supplementary) is amended as
follows.

(2) In paragraph (2), for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

(3) In paragraphs (3), (4), (6) and (8), for “Commission” (in each place where it
occurs) substitute “CMA”.

(4) 40In the heading, for “Commission’s” substitute “CMA’s”.

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190 In article 28 (modification by order under other statutory provisions), in
paragraph (1)—

(a) for “OFT, the Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”, and

(b) for “OFT, the Commission” substitute “CMA”.

191 5In article 57 (restrictions on disclosure of information), in sub-paragraph (7),
for “Competition Commission” substitute “CMA”.

Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16)2010 (asp 16)

192 The Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 is amended as follows.

193 In section 8 (pre-approval consideration), in subsection (1)(b), for “OFT
10substitute “CMA”.

194 In section 15 (initial considerations), in subsections (1) and (2), for “OFT” (in
each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

195 In section 28 (communicating outside), in subsection (1)(e), for “OFT
substitute “CMA”.

196 15In section 49 (majority ownership), in subsection (5)(b)(iii), for “OFT
substitute “CMA”.

197 (1) Section 76 (input) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsections (1) to (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
“CMA”.

(3) 20In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.

198 In section 92 (certification of bodies), in subsections (4) and (5), for “OFT” (in
each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

199 In section 103 (certification of bodies), in subsections (4) and (5), for “OFT
(in each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

200 (1) 25Section 113 (regard to input) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsections (1) to (3), for “OFT” (in each place where it occurs) substitute
“CMA”.

(3) In the heading, for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.

201 In section 122 (particular rules), in subsection (2), for “OFT” substitute
30“CMA”.

202 In section 125 (citizens advice bodies), in subsection (4)(b), for “OFT
substitute “CMA”.

203 In section 147 (further modification), in subsection (3)(d), for “OFT
substitute “CMA”.

204 (1) 35In section 149 (definitions), in subsection (1)—

(a) after the definition of “the 2007 Act” insert—

(b) omit the definition of “OFT”.

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205 In schedule 2 (directions), in paragraph 4, in sub-paragraph (3), for “OFT” (in
each place where it occurs) substitute “CMA”.

206 In schedule 5 (amendment of authorisation), in paragraph 4, in sub-
paragraph (2)(b)(i), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.

207 5In schedule 6 (rescission of authorisation), in paragraph 4, in sub-paragraph
(2)(b)(i), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.

208 In schedule 7 (surrender of authorisation), in paragraph 3, in sub-paragraph
(1)(a)(ii), for “OFT” substitute “CMA”.

209 In schedule 9 (index of expressions used), in the first table, in the column
10headed “Whole Act expressions”—

(a) after the reference to “advocate”, insert a reference to “CMA”;

(b) omit the reference to “OFT”.

Section 22(10)

SCHEDULE 7 Mergers: interim measures

15Interim measures following references under section 22 or 33

1 Part 3 of the 2002 Act (mergers) is amended as follows.

2 (1) Section 80 (interim undertakings) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), for “Subsections (2) and (3)” substitute “Subsections (2) and
(2A)”.

(3) 20After subsection (2) insert—

(2A) Where the CMA has reasonable grounds for suspecting that pre-
emptive action has or may have been taken, it may, for the purpose
of restoring the position to what it would have been had the action
not been taken or otherwise for the purpose of mitigating its effects,
25accept from such of the parties concerned as it considers appropriate
undertakings to take such action as it considers appropriate.

(4) After subsection (2A) insert—

(2B) A person may, with the consent of the CMA, take action or action of
a particular description where the action would otherwise constitute
30a contravention of an undertaking under this section.

(5) Omit subsections (3) and (4).

(6) In subsection (5), for “Any other undertaking” substitute “An undertaking”.

(7) Omit subsection (6).

3 (1) Section 81 (interim orders) is amended as follows.

(2) 35In subsection (1) for “Subsections (2) and (3)” substitute “Subsections (2) and
(2A)”.

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(3) After subsection (2) insert—

(2A) Where the CMA has reasonable grounds for suspecting that pre-
emptive action has or may have been taken, it may by order, for the
purpose of restoring the position to what it would have been had the
5action not been taken or otherwise for the purpose of mitigating its
effects—

(a) do anything mentioned in subsection (2)(b) to (d);

(b) impose such other obligations, prohibitions or restrictions as
it considers appropriate for that purpose.

(4) 10After subsection (2A) insert—

(2B) A person may, with the consent of the CMA, take action or action of
a particular description where the action would otherwise constitute
a contravention of an order under this section.

(5) Omit subsections (3) and (4).

(6) 15In subsection (5), for “Any other order” substitute “An order”.

(7) Omit subsection (6).

Interim measures: public interest and special interest cases

4 (1) Schedule 7 (enforcement regime for public interest and special public
interest cases) is amended as follows.

(2) 20Omit paragraph 1 (interim undertakings).

(3) In paragraph 2 (interim orders), after sub-paragraph (2) insert—

(2A) Sub-paragraph (2B) applies where—

(a) an intervention notice or special intervention notice is in
force, and

(b) 25the Secretary of State or the CMA has reasonable grounds
for suspecting that pre-emptive action has or may have
been taken.

(2B) The Secretary of State or (as the case may be) the CMA may by
order, for the purpose of restoring the position to what it would
30have been had the pre-emptive action not been taken or otherwise
for the purpose of mitigating its effects—

(a) do anything mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b) to (d);

(b) impose such other obligations, prohibitions or restrictions
as it considers appropriate for that purpose.

(4) 35In that paragraph, after sub-paragraph (2B) insert—

(2C) A person may, with the consent of the Secretary of State or (as the
case may be) the CMA, take action or action of a particular
description where the action would otherwise constitute a
contravention of an order under this paragraph by the Secretary of
40State or (as the case may be) the CMA.

(5) In that paragraph, in sub-paragraph (4)—

(a) omit “or the OFT”,

(b) for “by the OFT” substitute “by the CMA”, and

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