(1) In section 45(7) of the 1998 Act (the Competition Commission) for the words "Schedule 7 makes" there shall be substituted "Schedules 7 and 7A make".
(2) In paragraph 19 of Schedule 7 to that Act, after sub-paragraph (4), there shall be inserted -
"(5) This paragraph does not apply to groups for which rules must be made under paragraph 19A."
(3) After paragraph 19 of that Schedule to that Act there shall be inserted -
(1) The Chairman must make rules of procedure in relation to merger reference groups, market reference groups and special reference groups.
(2) Schedule 7A makes further provision about rules made under this paragraph but is not to be taken as restricting the Chairman's powers under this paragraph.
(3) The Chairman must publish rules made under this paragraph in such manner as he considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing them to the attention of those likely to be affected by them.
(4) The Chairman must consult the members of the Commission and such o