Explanatory note

This Order changes from 80 per cent. to 70 per cent. the minimum proportion of the digital capacity on the frequency or frequencies on which a radio multiplex service is broadcast which OFCOM may specify as that which must be used or reserved for certain broadcasting services. The broadcasting services in question are digital sound programme services, simulcast radio services, programme-related services and relevant technical services. The Order applies to both national and local radio multiplex services.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business has been prepared and placed in the library of each House of Parliament. Copies are available from Stuart Brand at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2 to 4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH. (Tel: 0207 211 6416 or e-mail: [email protected]).