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68E. Combined references

(1) In respect of a relevant merger situation involving an energy network merger, the CMA may -

(a) make a reference under both section 22 and section 68B, or

(b) make a reference under both section 33 and section 68C.

(2) If the CMA does so -

(a) the references may be decided by the same group constituted under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;

(b) the functions of the CMA referred to in section 34C(1) and (2) may be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the same group in relation to both references; and

(c) the group's duties under section 38 to prepare and publish a report on each reference may be satisfied by preparing and publishing a single report on both references.

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