Part 4: CMA: Referrals and functions Chapter 1: Functions on referrals of subsidies and schemes Section 52: Mandatory referral to CMA
This section deals with the making of mandatory pre-award referrals to the CMA. Public authorities must request a report from the CMA before giving:
a subsidy, or subsidy scheme, of particular interest; or
a subsidy or scheme which the Secretary of State has directed the public authority to refer to the CMA before it is given or made.
	The public authority’s request to the CMA (a ‘mandatory referral request’) must contain certain information including an assessment by the public authority as to whether the subsidy or scheme would be consistent with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2 of the Act, and the reasons for that conclusion, together with any supporting evidence. The Secretary of State may make further provision by regulations as to the content and form of the request.