Paragraph 36

In section 67 (subject matter of universal service conditions), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

OFCOM may also set universal service conditions which apply to a designated universal service provider who proposes to make a disposal to another person of a substantial part or all of the designated universal service provider's local access network assets.

(1B)

But subsection (1A) does not apply where the disposal is made by a company to a connected company (within the meaning given by section 1122(2) of the Corporation Tax Act 2010).”