Concurrency publications

Guidelines

Concurrent application to regulated industries (pdf 139 kb)
Provides information about which regulated sectors are affected by the concurrency provisions and the scope of the concurrent powers.

The application of the Competition Act in the telecommunications sector (pdf 91 kb)
An OFTEL publication. This guideline sets out the approach that will be taken in applying and enforcing the Act in the telecommunications sector.

The application of the Competition Act in the water and sewerage sectors (pdf 118 kb)
An OFWAT publication. This guideline sets out the approach that will be taken in applying and enforcing the Act in the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales.

Application in the energy sector (pdf 192 kb)
Published with Ofgem. This guideline provides general advice and information about the application and enforcement by Ofgem.

Application to services relating to railways (pdf 323 kb)
An Office of the Rail Regulator publication. This guideline sets out the approach that will be taken in applying and enforcing the Act in the railways sector. The ORR is currently consulting on draft revised guidance - see the ORR website.

Application to the Northern Ireland energy sectors (pdf 422 kb)
An OFREG NI publication. This guideline provides advice and information about the factors which the Director General of Gas and Electricity Supply for Northern Ireland will take into account when considering whether, and if so, how to exercise his powers under the Competition Act.

For OFT guidelines see the Publications and further information section.

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