Schedule

Matters relating to –

1. (a)

   the provision of electronic communications networks and services and the use of the electro-magnetic spectrum;

2. (b)

   broadcasting and the provision of television and radio services;

3. (c)

   media ownership and control; and

4. (d)

   competition in communications markets.

The generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, participation in the operation of an electricity interconnector (as defined in section 4(3E) of the Electricity Act 1989^f1) and activities ancillary to these matters.

The transportation, shipping and supply of gas through pipes, participation in the operation of a gas interconnector (as defined in section 5(8) of the Gas Act 1986^f2) and activities ancillary to these matters.

Matters connected with –

1. (a)

   the provision of health care for the purposes of the National Health Service (where “health care” has the same meaning as in section 45(2) of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 ^f3);

2. (b)

   the provision of independent health services within the meaning of section 5A(8) of the Care Standards Act 2000 ^f4; or

3. (c)

   any activities not covered by (a) and (b) in relation to which the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection exercises its functions.

Matters relating to the provision of Part II services as defined in section 8 of the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children Act 1989^f5.

Matters relating to the inspection and performance assessment of Welsh local authority social services as defined in section 148 of the Health and Social Care (Community Heath and Standards) Act 2003.

Matters relating to the review of, and investigation into, the provision of health care by and for Welsh NHS bodies as defined under the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003.

The registration and operation of registered social landlords, including their administration of public and private funds and management of their housing stock.