Section 49 — Consultation on proposed PCI decision

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2025-01-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) Before making a final decision (a “PCI decision”) on whether to make a PCI as a result of a PCI investigation, the CMA must—

(a) carry out a public consultation on its proposed decision, and

(b) bring the public consultation to the attention of such persons as it considers appropriate.

(2) For the purposes of the consultation the CMA must publish a statement setting out—

(a) the CMA’s findings as a result of the investigation, and

(b) a description of any PCI which the CMA is considering making.