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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends: —

(a)

the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, and

(b)

the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967

First, it amends section 1 of the 1949 Act with the effect that television dealers will no longer be required to have a licence for the purpose of demonstrating, testing or repairing receivers.

Secondly, it repeals section 1 of the 1967 Act, with a consequential amendment of section 2, with the effect that television dealers will no longer be required to register with the BBC.