Review of 5 merger remedies in the regulated water sector
The CMA reviewed 5 water merger remedies put in place before 1 December 2007.
Case timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| December 2017 | Publish final decisions |
| October/November 2017 | Publish and consult on provisional decisions |
| September/October 2017 | Evidence gathering |
| 19 September 2017 | Review launched and initial request for evidence |
Published in line with the guidance on the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approach to the variation and termination of merger monopoly and market undertakings and orders. Any revisions made to the timetable will be published on this webpage.
Final decisions on 3 water merger remedies
6 December 2017: The CMA has published its final decisions under the Enterprise Act 2002 to release the undertakings in 3 water merger remedies given before 1 December 2007. The decision document below sets out the CMA’s analysis and reasoning for these decisions.
- (6.12.17)
Consultation on provisional decisions on 3 water merger remedies
30 October 2017: The CMA is consulting on its intention to remove 3 Enterprise Act 2002 (EA02) water merger remedies given before 1 December 2007. The decision document below sets out the CMA’s analysis and provisional decisions. It has also concluded that 2 EA02 water merger remedies have lapsed.
- (30.10.17)
Inquiry group appointed
26 September 2017: The CMA appointed the inquiry group on 25 September 2017.
Simon Polito (Inquiry Chair), Sarah Chambers and Andrew Popham.
Disclosure of interest
In 2013, Sarah Chambers took part in 2 small consultancy projects as part of a team led by Indepen to advise Northumbrian Water on its business plan, in preparation for its next regulatory review and a similar project for Thames Water. The CMA is satisfied that these matters will not prejudice the ability of the inquiry group to discharge its functions in an independent and impartial manner.
Decision to undertake review
19 September 2017: The CMA plans to review 5 water merger remedies put in place before 1 December 2007. The decision document below lists the remedies to be reviewed.
- (19.9.17)
Contacts
Project director
Pete Hill (peter.hill@cma.gsi.gov.uk, 020 3738 6806)
Senior responsible officer
Adam Land (adam.land@cma.gsi.gov.uk, 020 3738 6172)
Updates to this page
Last updated 6 December 2017 + show all updates
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Final decisions published.
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Consultation on provisional decision to remove 3 water merger remedies launched.
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Inquiry group appointments added.
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First published.