Local Transport Act 2008

Test for the exercise of functions by local authorities

12 After paragraph 14 insert—

“Advice and information

14A (1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the passing of the Local Transport Act 2008, the OFT must prepare and publish advice and information about—

(a) the application of the competition test,

(b) the enforcement of decisions regarding that test.

(2) The OFT may at any time publish revised, or new, advice or information.

(3) Advice and information published under this paragraph must be prepared with a view to—

(a) explaining provisions of this Part of this Schedule to persons who are likely to be affected by them, and

(b) indicating how the OFT expects such provisions to operate.

(4) Advice (or information) published by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(b) may include advice (or information) about the factors which the OFT may take into account in considering whether, and if so how, to exercise a power conferred on it by this Part of this Schedule.

(5) Any advice or information published by the OFT under this paragraph is to be published in such form and in such manner as it considers appropriate.

(6) If the OFT is preparing any advice or information under this paragraph it must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.”.