Explanatory note

These Regulations specify descriptions of information in relation to which the duty under section 24A(1) of the Communications Act 2003 (c.21) on the Office of Communications to provide the Secretary of State with information at least 24 hours before publication does not apply.

These Regulations also have the effect, by virtue of section 98(3) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c.30), of bringing the duty under section 24A(1) of the 2003 Act into effect.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.