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Use of fines by OFT
Mr John Whittingdale NC3 To move the following Clause:—'.—(1) The OFT will consider whether any fines which it imposes under Chapter I or Chapter II of the 1998 Act might be applied for any purpose or purposes which would contribute towards remedying harm suffered by consumers generally as a result of the infringement of those provisions. (2) The OFT may in pursuance of subsection (1), make such direction as it considers appropriate.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 1 Page 185, line 6 [Schedule 1], at end insert 'of which at least 50 per cent. will be currently active in industry or commerce at the time of their appointment'.
Ms Secretary Hewitt 89 Page 186, line 19 [Schedule 1], at end insert—'(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to any document which is, or is to be, signed in accordance with the law of Scotland.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 2 Page 2, line 24 [Clause 4], at end insert 'and
Mr John Whittingdale 3 Page 2, line 24 [Clause 4], at end insert 'and
Mr John Whittingdale 4 Page 2, line 26 [Clause 4], at end insert—'(3A) The Government will arrange a debate in each House of Parliament on the annual report within three months of its publication.'.
Ms Secretary Hewitt 156 Page 2, line 31 [Clause 4], leave out subsection (5).
Mr John Whittingdale 5 Page 2, line 32 [Clause 4], leave out 'so far as is practicable'.
Mr John Whittingdale 6 Page 2, line 34 [Clause 4], leave out 'seriously and prejudicially affect the' and insert 'significantly harm the legitimate business'.
Dr Vincent Cable 199 Page 3, line 2 [Clause 5], after 'information', insert 'in particular as to the suspected breach of section 181 (Cartel offence) and conduct of any person who, in the course of business, makes an exclusive supply of any goods or services in the United Kingdom or a part of the United Kingdom'.
Mr Harry Barnes
210 Page 3, line 9 [Clause 6], after 'consumers', insert 'and producers'.
Ms Secretary Hewitt 157 Page 3, line 17 [Clause 6], leave out subsection (3).
Mr John Whittingdale 7 Page 3, line 18 [Clause 6], leave out 'so far as is practicable'.
Mr John Whittingdale 8 Page 3, line 20 [Clause 6], leave out 'seriously and prejudicially affect the' and insert 'significantly harm the legitimate business'.
Mr John Whittingdale 9 Page 3, line 32 [Clause 7], at end insert—'(3) It shall also be a function of the OFT to issue guidance to trading standards departments about the use of their powers to obtain Stop Now orders and to ensure that such powers are used consistently.'.
Mr Harry Barnes
211 Page 3, line 35 [Clause 8], after 'consumers', insert 'and producers'.
Ms Secretary Hewitt 223 Page 3, line 37 [Clause 8], leave out subsections (2) to (5) and insert—'(2) In carrying out that function the OFT may (without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1)) make arrangements for approving consumer codes and may, in accordance with the arrangements, give its approval to or withdraw its approval from any consumer code. (3) Any such arrangements must specify the criteria to be applied by the OFT in determining whether to give approval to or withdraw approval from a consumer code. (4) Any such arrangements may in particular—
(6) In this section "consumer code" means a code of practice or other document (however described) intended, with a view to safeguarding or promoting the interests of consumers, to regulate by any means the conduct of persons engaged in the supply of goods or services to consumers (or the conduct of their employees or representatives).'.
Mr Harry Barnes
212 Page 3, line 39 [Clause 8], after 'consumer', insert 'and producer'.
Mr Harry Barnes
213 Page 3, line 41 [Clause 8], after 'consumer', insert 'and producer'.
Mr Harry Barnes
214 Page 4, line 1 [Clause 8], after 'consumer', insert 'or producer'.
Mr Harry Barnes
215 Page 4, line 3 [Clause 8], after 'consumer', insert 'or producer'.
Mr Harry Barnes
216 Page 4, line 9 [Clause 8], after 'consumers', insert 'and producers'.
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