Introductory text

United Kingdom

Broadcasting

Made 24th October 2019

Coming into force 25th October 2019

The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 258A, 262 and 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003^f1.

The Secretary of State considers that the provision of services of the description set out in the provisions of this Order made under section 262 of that Act would confer significant benefits on the public or on the communities for which they are provided.

In accordance with sections 258A(8) and 262(5) of that Act a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Footnotes

f1: 2003 c.21. Section 258A was inserted by the Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Act 2017 (c.12).