# The Broadcasting (Percentage of Digital Capacity for Radio Multiplex Licence) Order 1998

Draft 1998, ISBN 0110659341

This Order substitutes 80 per cent. for 90 per cent. in section 54(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 so as to provide that while a radio multiplex licence is in force, at least 80 per cent. of digital capacity on the frequency or frequencies to which the licence relates is available for the broadcasting of digital sound programme services, simulcast radio services, programme related services or relevant technical services. To date no radio multiplex licences have been awarded.

Made under: Broadcasting Act 1996 (Section 54)

## Introductory text

Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament under section 54(4) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
BROADCASTING
Made 1998
Coming into force 1998
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 54(3) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 and having consulted the Radio Authority, hereby makes the following Order, a draft of which has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:–

## 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Broadcasting (Percentage of Digital Capacity for Radio Multiplex Licence) Order 1998 and shall come into force on the day after the day on which it is made.

## 2 Percentage

In paragraph (h) of section 54(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 “80 per cent.” shall be substituted for “90 per cent.”.

## Signature

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
1998

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order substitutes 80 per cent. for 90 per cent. in section 54(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 so as to provide that while a radio multiplex licence is in force, at least 80 per cent. of digital capacity on the frequency or frequencies to which the licence relates is available for the broadcasting of digital sound programme services, simulcast radio services, programme related services or relevant technical services. To date no radio multiplex licences have been awarded.

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