Section 54(7)

In deciding whether to make an adverse public interest finding under subsection (2), the Secretary of State shall accept— in connection with a reference ... under section 45(2) or (4), the decision of the report of the CMA under section 50 as to whether there is an anti-competitive outcome; and in connection with a reference ... under section 45(3) or (5)— the decision of the report of the CMA under section 50 as to whether a relevant merger situation has been created or (as the case may be) arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation; and the decision of the report of the CMA under section 44 as to the absence of a substantial lessening of competition.

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