Introductory text

Whereas, by virtue of section 1(7) of the Communications Act 2003^f1, Part 2 of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994^f2 is to have effect in relation to the functions conferred on the Office of Communications^f3 by or under any enactment as if the Office of Communications were an office holder within the meaning of that Part and a power of the Office of Communications to make subordinate legislation were excluded from section 69 of that Act to the extent only that it is exercisable by statutory instrument;

And whereas the Secretary of State has consulted the Office of Communications as required by section 69(3) of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994;

And whereas section 393(4) of the Communications Act 2003 authorises the Secretary of State to specify by order relevant functions for the purposes of that subsection;