Section 47(2)

If the CMA decides that such a situation has been created, it shall, on a reference under section 45(2), decide the following additional questions— whether the creation of that situation has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services; and whether, taking account only of any substantial lessening of competition and the admissible public interest consideration or considerations concerned, the creation of that situation operates or may be expected to operate against the public interest.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04