Section 57

Civil Aviation Act 1982

1 In Schedule 1 to the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (constitution etc. of the Authority), in paragraph 15 -

(a) the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) after that sub-paragraph insert -

"(2) The power in sub-paragraph (1) is subject to provision in rules made under section 51 of the Competition Act 1998 by virtue of paragraph 1A of Schedule 9 to that Act in respect of the exercise of a function under Part 1 of that Act."

Gas Act 1986

2 In section 36A of the Gas Act 1986 (functions with respect to competition), in subsections (3), (3A) and (7)(b), after "38(1) to (6)" (in each place where it occurs) insert ", 40B(1) to (4)".

Electricity Act 1989

3 In section 43 of the Electricity Act 1989 (functions with respect to competition), in subsections (3), (3A) and (6)(b), after "38(1) to (6)" (in each place where it occurs) insert ", 40B(1) to (4)".

Water Industry Act 1991

4 The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.

5 In section 31 (functions with respect to competition), in subsections (3), (4A) and (8)(b), after "38(1) to (6)" (in each place where it occurs) insert ", 40B(1) to (4)".

6 In Schedule 1A (constitution etc. of the Authority), in paragraph 10, after sub-paragraph (2) insert -