Procedure for block exemptions
39.—(1)  Before making a recommendation under section 36(1), the Commission shall —
(a)publish details of its proposed recommendation in such a way as the Commission thinks most suitable for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected; and
(b)consider any representations made to the Commission regarding its proposed recommendation.
(2)  If the Minister proposes to give effect to such a recommendation subject to modifications, he shall inform the Commission of the proposed modifications and take into account any comments made by the Commission.
[UK Competition 1998, s. 8 (1) and (2)]