HC Deb 09 February 2000 vol 344 c336

1.—(1) The Treasury's powers under this paragraph are to be exercised only for the purpose of assisting the Commission in carrying out an investigation under section (Consideration by Competition Commission).

(2) The Treasury may give to the Commission—

  1. (a) any information in their possession which relates to matters falling within the scope of the investigation; and
  2. (b) other assistance in relation to any such matters.

(3) In carrying out an investigation under section (Consideration by Competition Commission), the Commission must have regard to any information given to it under this paragraph.