Moved by
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
153: After Clause 40, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consider the internal market when considering mergers
In section 58 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (specified considerations) after subsection (2E) insert—
“(2F) The need to promote the better operation and improvement of the United Kingdom internal market is specified in this section, having regard to—
(a) the need to promote research and development and innovation in new and existing industries and enterprises, and
(b) the need to act in the interests of United Kingdom public policy.””